Harry Dobrowolsky

DOBROWOLSKY, Harry Harry Dobrowolsky, 83, died at John Dempsey Hospital, on Thursday, (April 5, 2007). He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Maxine (Ostrout) Dobrowolsky. He was a life long resident of the area, born in Hartford, spending 47 years in Bloomfield raising his family and most recently moved to Farmington. He was the son of the late Joseph and Petronela (Kucan) Dobrowolsky. He graduated from Weaver High School in 1943, served his country with honor in the U.S Navy during World War II, and enjoyed a long career at G. Fox and Company. His true passion was football. He co-captained the Weaver High School football team where he had a distinguished career. He then played with the Hartford Blues and the Hartford Pros, semi-professional football teams. He is survived by a loving and devoted family of seven children and their spouses Judy and Rick Devall of Nebraska, Harriet and David Muir of Colchester, Don and Suzy Dobrowolsky of Columbia, Linda and John Shanley of Burlington, Sandi Dobrowolsky and her husband Steve Perlman of Palo Alto, CA, Chuck Dobrowolsky of Laguna Beach, CA, and Lisa and Brian Caron of Enfield; 15 grandchildren, Rusty, Rick, Michelle, Ron, Marty, Kimberly, Joe, Jennifer, Kristen, Lisa, Colby, Wesley, Elisa, Tyler, and Brett; nine great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; two very special sisters-in-law, Frances Ostrout and Arlene Ostrout, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four brothers, John, Steve, Leon, and Joe. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, April 11, at 10 a.m. at the New Britain Memorial-Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Avenue, New Britain, with a funeral liturgy directly at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the State Veteran's Cemetery in Middletown. Calling hours will be on Tuesday, April 10, from 4 - 8 p.m. at New Britain Memorial/Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave. New Britain. Directions, Exit #37 off I-84, take a right 1 1/2 miles on your right. Please visit www.mem.com to send a condolence or tribute. Memorial donations may be made to the UCONN Dialysis Clinic, 230 Farmington Ave., Farmington, CT 06032.