Walter Jorgensen

JORGENSEN Walter passed away peacefully on Sunday December 10, 2018. Born in Brooklyn New York, and preceded in death by his father Walter and mother Florence Tanzey Jorgensen. He is survived by his devoted wife Ann, his daughters Florence Jane and Annie Lee, his son Walter (Wally) Joseph, granddaughter Maia Genevieve, his sisters Florence Anderson and Eileen Jorgensen, brother-in-law Richard Anderson, nephew Richard Anderson Jr. and his niece Veronica Donchez. Walter proudly served his country in the United States Army in Viet Nam, and his community as a member of the New York City Transit Police Department and later the Sarasota County Sheriff's Department. In 1971 he married the love of his life, Ann E. Donovan. An avid fan of the Florida State Seminoles, the New York Yankees and the New York Giants, Walter freely shared his love of sports with his children. He was a Little League t-ball, baseball, and softball coach for each of his children's teams as well as a poolside Dad as they swam for the Lane 4 Swim Team. His storytelling is legendary and his sense of humor and quick wit will continue to bring laughter to all who knew him. Walter's lifelong passion was fishing. Friends and family alike will remember the good times they shared on both the water and surf. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 AM, January 11, 2019, at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church in Port Charlotte. Please respond by email to Ann to attend the repast following the service. Service Information Date: Friday, January 11, 2019 Time: 11:00 am St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church Address: 1441 Spear Street, , Port Charlotte, FL, | Map Cemetery Information Date: Thursday, March 7, 2019 Time: 11:30 am Sarasota National Cemetery Address: 9810 State Road 72, , Sarasota, FL, 34241 941-922-7200 | Map