John Daniel Dorgan, born August 23, 1966, mountain biked to Heaven on March 20, 2026, surrounded by the nature he loved.

A memorial service to honor John’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 27 at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor John Reed. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through his obituary page on Munden Funeral Home’s website.

John was born in Queens, New York to David and JOAnn Dorgan. He spent his childhood in Whippany, New Jersey; graduating from Whippany High School and following his childhood dream, joined the United States Marine Corps. He spent 6 years rising to the rank of Sgt. This was followed up by 26 years as a civilian air traffic controller, a total of 32 years in the service of the country and corps that he loved. He was a well-respected air traffic controller, helping to keep the skies safe and preparing Marines to do the same.

He was a loving husband to Alphareta Dorgan of 34 years. He loved his sons, Patrick (Kate) and Brett (Rose) more than anything and helped raise them into strong, loving men. He loved working out (Crossfit), being in nature, mountain biking, spending time with family, friends and his sweet dogs, Sally and Bear. He was always smiling or joking and he helped anyone that needed it. John loved the community of friends he had and enjoyed every minute with them.

He wass preceded in death by his father, David R. Dorgan; grandfather, J. Dorgan; grandmother, Genevieve Dorgan; grandfather, Florian Balas; grandmother, Mary Balas; uncle, Jack Dorgan; great uncle, Paul Balas; and father-in-law, Darrell Ramsey.

He is survived by his wife, Alphareta Dorgan; sons, Patrick Dorgan (Kate) and Brett Dorgan (Rose); mother, JOAnn Dorgan; siblings, Dave Dorgan (Andrea) and Colleen (Anthony); mother-in-law, Sue Ramsey; sister-in-law, Lydia Willis (Asa); along with nephews and nieces, Kalena (Bubba), Olivia, Dominic, Garrett, and Eli.

We, his family and friends, will carry his legacy with us and never forget him.

Flowers are welcome, the family has requested that plants are preferred.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.