Mary T. Dobroski

Dobroski, Mary T. FORT EDWARD/ALBANY Mary Teresa Dobroski, 95, of Verplanck St. in Albany, and most recently of Ft. Hudson Nursing Center, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2007. Mary was born in Hudson Falls on October 9, 1912 the daughter of the late John and Anna (Soltis) Dobroski. Mary graduated from Fort Edward High School, St. Peter's Hospital Nurses Training in Albany and St. John University on Staten Island with her B.A. in public health. Mary proudly served her county as an officer in the Army Nurse Corps in the European Theater during World War II. After an honorable discharge, she continued her nursing career, eventually retiring in 1973 as a supervisor at the VA Hospital in Albany, N.Y. Mary was loved by all. She loved traveling, socializing, her family and God. She was a very devout Catholic and gave gifts to the needy continually. She was very active in religious groups and community activities. Her favorite pastime was cards with the girls at "Arts and Crafts" on Wednesdays. Always alert and active, she drove her own car until May of 2007. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her sisters, Anne Simmons, Elizabeth Johnson, Helen Hamel-Monda and her brothers John and Andrew Dobroski. She is survived by her sister, Margaret Moore and her husband Bernie of Syracuse, along with many nieces and nephews and their families. Friends and family may call from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, November 9, 2007 at M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway, Fort Edward. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 10 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 164 Broadway, Ft. Edward with the Rev. Thomas Babiuch, pastor officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mary's memory to the charity of one's choice. Email condolences may be sent at www.kilmers.com