Dorothy Enright

August 27, 1929 ~ January 12, 2024
Born in:
Brooklyn, New York
Resided in:
Ridge, New York
In the early morning hours of Friday, January 12, 2024, Dorothy Enright passed away, surrounded by and in the arms of her loving family.
Dorothy was a wife to the love of her life, the late Francis Enright, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many.
She was born on August 27, 1929 in Ridgedale, NY to Mary and George Schulten and grew up with her late brother George and late sister Claire.
Devoted mother of Kathleen Sherriff (Dan Sherriff) Maureen Reilly, Colleen West (Steve Levy) and Loreen Enright, grandmother of, Shannon, Erin, Lindsey, Allison, Devin and Joshua and great grandmother of Robert, Abigail, Jonathan, Shelby, Grace, Finley, Reilly, Oliver.
Dorothy was affectionately known as Dotty to her friends. In the early years of her life, she loved her career serving as the assistant to Smithtown Supervisor Paul Fitzpatrick and personal secretary to County Executive John Klein.
After graduating High School she went on to attend business school and landed a job in Manhattan working for American Airlines.
One day on the platform of the Long Island Rail Road, Dotty missed her train on the way to work. While waiting for the next train, she caught the eye of the dashing Frank Enright.
He smiled at her and she had a feeling about him. The next morning, she deliberately missed her train so that she would see him again. He watched her miss her train and said hello. That moment was the beginning of a 50 year magical relationship.
They married, started their family in Massapequa and eventually moved to Smithtown where they enjoyed traveling, golfing, going to the beach and raising their four daughters until the early 80’s.
Dotty and Frank happily retired and settled as one of the first residents of Leisure Glen in Ridge, NY.
They took joy in becoming involved in the many wonderful activities and social aspects of their new community where they cultivated wonderful lifelong friendships.
Dotty had amazing computer skills which she used to keep the community informed as the historian and editor of the Gazette community monthly newspaper. Her commitment to this day continues to be appreciated by all.
Dotty loved playing cards with her dear friends and continued to meet weekly right up until her passing.
The greatest joy in life to Dotty was her family. She cherished and loved being with and spending quality time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The Lord reunited Dotty with her beloved husband Francis on his 100th birthday in heaven.
What a beautiful birthday gift to be dancing together again!
Services
Visitation: Monday, January 15, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
Second Visitation: Monday, January 15, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
Interment: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 12:00 pm
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Dorothy Enright 's name.
Center for Developmental Disabilities, Inc. In Honor of Devin Sherriff
72 South Woods Road
Woodbury,
NY, 11797
Thank you for your thoughtfulness kind words.
We loved our mom with all our hearts.
Chris Poehlmann (nephew of Dottie’s cousin May Petrucelly) and Janice Bonora
Love Lori