Alavan Dobson Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Alavan Dobson (Elmont, New York), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Alavan left this world on January 12, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Alavan Dobson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Soloman Dobson and Marvie Morris; his brother Trevor; and his grandson Jamal. He is survived by: his sister Yvonne; his wife Desna; his aunts, Tass and Birdie; his children, Michele (Eddie), Norma (Rudy), Jennifer, Betty and Rick; and his grandchildren, Akil, Kasandra, Jacqulyn, Gabrielle, Racquel, Isaiah, Gennet, Talibah, Subani, Terik, Tahira and Destiny.
Visitation was held on Saturday, February 1st 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the O'Brien-Sheipe Funeral Home Inc. (640 Elmont Rd, Elmont, NY 11003). A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 1st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, February 1st 2025 at the Pinelawn Memorial Park (2030 Wellwood Ave, Farmingdale, NY 11735).
