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Gary Dombroski Obituary
Gary W. Dombroski, of Mesa, AZ and a native of Orange County, NY, died peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2008 in Mesa, AZ.
Born on September 11, 1948, he was the son of the late Shirley & Waddy Dombroski of New Windsor.
Gary is survived by his loving wife, Jerry Dombroski, at home; stepdaughter, Tracy of Mesa, AZ; siblings, Karen & Frank Messina of New Windsor, Allen & Ann Dombroski of Marlboro, as well as several nieces and nephews.
He spent his life as a pilot and was most proud of his participation in the development of the Apache Attack Helicopter AH-64. He was the first Army pilot qualified to fly the Apache. He was also a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving from August 1969 to August 1970 as a Cobra pilot with the 101 Airborne Division Co.D. After serving 20 years in the Army, he retired and went to work on the Apache Program at Boeing Aerospace Corporation in Mesa, AZ.
A family statement reads: "He loved to fly...so now he flies unrestricted."
A family memorial will be held at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
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3 Entries
October 5, 2008
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, I DON'T KNOW YOU BUT, WILL SURELY REMEMBER A VET IN YOUR HUSBAND ,FATHER, BROTHER 'S MEMORY.
FLY HIGH WITH THE ANGELS
GARY W. DOMBROSKI
Joann Fayo-Perry
October 2, 2008
Dear Ann , Allen,family and friends...My condolences to you during this time......my thoughts and prayers are with you.........peace be with you Sincerely, Joann Fayo-Perry
Tony Guerriero
October 2, 2008
Went to high school with Gary. Helped him insulate a house that his father was involved building for schoonmaker homes. Last time I saw him was after I came back from Viet Nam and he had told me that he had become a helicopter pilot.
It's amazing how a whole life goes by and wonder where it all went. Even back in school Gary was very sure of himself. I am glad to have known him and for a while palled around with him.
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