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DOBRUTSKY, Albert E.
Albert E. Dobrutsky, 82, of Lake Worth, FL, died peacefully on Saturday (July 14, 2012) surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late Jennie and Sam Dobrutsky. Al and his beloved wife and soul mate, Elaine raised their family in Windsor, CT before eventually retiring to Florida. Besides his wife, he leaves his daughter and son-in-law, Shari and Scott Silverstein of Nanuet, NY, son Wayne Dobrutsky of Lake Mary, FL, and grandsons, Michael, David and Jonathan Silverstein of Nanuet, NY. He was predeceased by his brothers, Joseph, Louis and John Dobrutsky. He leaves to mourn him his loving sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and well as devoted life-long friends. Al was an athlete known to many as "glue fingers" for his skills in the sport of football which he played and loved. He was active in youth programs coaching midget and pony-league football teams for Hartford and Windsor. He was a proud veteran of The United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict serving in North Africa and Morocco. He was a long-time loyal employee of the Allan S. Goodman Company.
Funeral services will be held at Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Avenue, Hartford on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 12 p.m. Burial will be at Beth Hillel Cemetery in East Granby. Shiva will be observed at the home of Shari and Scott Silverstein in Nanuet, NY. Memorial Donations may be made to a donor's choice or to the Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 in his memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Albert DOBRUTSKY
John and Roselie Polo
July 27, 2012
Dear Elaine,
We were blessed to know such a kind, gentle man. It was always a pleasure to be with the both of you. We know he will be missed by so many people.
With sincere sympathy,
John and Roselie Polo
Laura Cirillo
July 24, 2012
Wayne and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will always remember your dad fondly as he sat in the stand of the baseball games faithfully cheering for all the players on the field!!
Betsy Sklar
July 23, 2012
Dear Elaine and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family this time.
Betsy Sklar
betsy sklar
July 23, 2012
Dear Elaine and family..
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Betsy Sklar
Shirley Karp
July 23, 2012
My thoughts are with you and your family and my condolance are with you all at this time. I rememebr the good times we had with Louie Barbagello at the Itlian American dances..
Fondly,
Shirley Karp
Betsy Sklar
July 23, 2012
Dear Elaine and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Cindi and Mike DeMeo
July 20, 2012
Dearest Elaine:
Mike and I were deeply saddened by the news of Al's passing. Some of our fondest memories are of visiting with you at the ASG annual parties! His kind and gentle spirit will remain in our hearts forever. With our sincerest condolences to you and your family. Cindi and Mike DeMeo
Nancy Goodyear-Sponzo
July 19, 2012
Shari, My sincere condolences to you and your family on your father's passing.
Anita Chakin
July 17, 2012
With my deepest and most sincere condolences. He will be greatly missed in our building. My thoughts are with you all right now..
Kelly Halvorsen
July 17, 2012
Sending my most heartfelt sympathy
Marie Hollick
July 17, 2012
Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted. I'm sorry for your loss may strength keep strong for the Family and Wayne you carry on an uniqueness most likely through your Dad, you are a fabulous speaker and glad to see you at HOF. God Bless your Family!
Ruth Weisenberg
July 17, 2012
Elaine, Steve and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.
Marci Brody
July 17, 2012
Dear Elaine, Shari,Wayne, Scott and Family,
We were so sad to hear about Al's passing. He was a wonderful and caring man and we will miss his humor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
With much love,
Marci, Steven, Stephanie & Lisa
Diane Markey
July 17, 2012
Shari, I am so sad to hear of the loss of your father. Please pass on my condolences to your wonderful mom and Wayne. I hope your special memories of him will give you comfort and peace, and bring a smile to your faces. I wish I could have been with you today but circumstances prevent me from doing so. I look forward to seeing you in September. <3
Penny & Ralph Hirsch
July 17, 2012
Dear Elaine,
We are so sorry to hear about Al's passing. He always had a hello and a smile for everyone. Our condolences to you and the family.
MaryLynn Jacobs
July 17, 2012
Shari, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I hope your wonderful memories will make you strong through this very tough time. My thoughts are with you.
Sol & Ethel Arlan
July 16, 2012
Dear Elaine:
With heart felt synpathy our thoughts are with you at this time.
steve cote
July 16, 2012
wayne...condolences to you and your family...love you brother
Ernie Cirillo
July 16, 2012
My condolences go out to the family. Big Al was a good man and big supporter of Windsor Sports.
Mark Freeman
July 16, 2012
Wayne
Very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My thoughts with you and your family. Mark Freeman
James Humann
July 16, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Be thankful for all of the wonderful family memories you have been blessed with. I know Al meant a lot to so many people. He will always be remembered fondly and with a smile.
July 16, 2012
Dear Elaine and family
Al was a wonderful person and he will be greatly missed by all who know him. You are in our thoughts
always
maxine & harold shulman==lake worth florida
July 16, 2012
I am so sorry to her about al we were friends since 1952 when he worked for canada dry and he called on me at my dads grocery store in tariffville and the years flew by and we always remained friends Elaine my only regret is I never got to see you and al in fl let me know if i can
help I LOVE you Herb rosenberg
July 16, 2012
Elaine and family, the last time I saw you was a couple of days before you left Ely Circle. A young woman brought up the name of the Gansons and of course your two "children" last Saturday, so you were on my mind and I was wondering about all of you. Sad to see this notice and so sorry to hear about Al...you made such a beautiful couple and I enjoyed the time I was babysitting for your kids so long ago. Sorry you have lost him. Sending love and remembering all of you.
Mary Ann (Luciano) Overbaugh
Judy and Gerry Kaplan
July 16, 2012
Dear Elaine, Shari and Wayne,
We are so saddened by the loss of our dear friend, neighbor and golf buddy. May your memories of happy family times together help you through these difficult hours.
Tom Iskrzak
July 16, 2012
Al was my head coach when I played for the for the Windsor Vikings in 1970 & 1971. He was a great coach and he surrounded himself with quality assistants. We won the State Pony League Championship under his leadership. God Bless is family.
Tim Connolly
July 16, 2012
Sheri and Wayne:
Sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Memories of Windsor Little League and the Pony footballl team (Vikings) come to mind. He volunteered a lot of hours to the youth of Windsor. My condolences to the entire family.
Steve & Karen Weisher
July 16, 2012
Dear Dobrutsky Family-
We are so sad to have learned of Mr. Dobrutsky's passing. We have many fond memories of him over the years. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Hindi Golden
July 15, 2012
We will miss our Uncle and Great Uncle Al. He was always such a pleasure to be with. I will miss walking into Shari's house and see him sitting on the couch while Aunt E and Shari kibitz in the kitchen. We will always have you in our hearts. xoxo. Hindi, Jeff, Noah and Dara
Gordon MacGregor
July 15, 2012
Wayne, My deepest sympathies to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your father was always there to support us during our sporting years. He will be missed.
Gordon
July 15, 2012
To Mom(Elaine), Wayne, and Shari; Big Al was always there for me ever since I lost my Dad at a very young age. Al taught me to strive to be the best, chase my dreams, and to take full responsibility for my actions. When I was vulnerable to associate with friends going down the wrong path, I observed and lived by the example of Wanye and Shari. I knew they were good people and had goals and today proves me right. Sorry that I am unable to break away from my crazy work schedule but please know that The Dobrutsky Family is part of my fabric and who I am today. My heart is interwoven through all of you!! God Bless Mr. D, and I am sure he is looking down over Wayne and I telling us to keep dreaming and pushing forward. Love You Guys! God Bless, Jeff, Sonia, Stephanie, Jeffrey, and Megan Bassell.
Arno Buhrer
July 15, 2012
Dear Family:
I was sorry to hear of Al's passing.
I too was a member of the Bulkely High Class of 1948 and his passing brings back many memories of life in Haretford at that time.
My condolences to the family.
Sincerely,
Arno Buhrer
Sally Wallet
July 15, 2012
Elaine and family,
So saddened to learn of Al's passing. He
was a sweet, gentle man with a great sense of humor. He will so missed by
all.
My deepest sympathy to you and yours
Steve Caliendo
July 15, 2012
Elaine, Shari and Wayne,
My heartfelt sympathies and thoughts to you and yours. Your husband and dad was not just my "coach" on the Windsor Vikings, but a mentor, and genuinely a really wonderful man. He helped me and so many others over the years in athletics and, more significantly, in life in general. Many fond thoughts and appreciation for knowing him will stay with me forever.
Sincerely,
Steve Caliendo
The Villages, Fl.
Judy Simons
July 15, 2012
Dear Elaine and Family,
I am so very sorry to read about Al. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May God comfort youl
Barbara Bloomfield
July 15, 2012
I will miss Al. He was such caring and compassionate man. My deepest sympathy to Elaine, Shari and Wayne. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
July 15, 2012
I will dearly miss Al. He was such a warm and compassionate man. My love and prayers are with you, Elaine Shari and Wayne. .
Barry Chasen
July 15, 2012
To the Dobrutsky Family:
It was with a heavy heart that I heard of Al's passing. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, a person I was proud to call a friend. His support of what we were doing in the Windsor High baseball program has never been forgotten. The number of times we talked, my stops at your Ely Circle home, etc. are pleasant memories. He devoted much time to Windsor youth, and it is my hope that those now adults recall fondly his times helping them become young adults. It was my pleasure to have known him, and I send you my and my family's deepest sympathies.
Barry Chasen
July 15, 2012
My condolences, Elaine. He was such a wonderful man.
Bob Tibbetts
Faith Solomon
July 15, 2012
Elaine, my sincerest condolences to you and your daughter and son. You are in my thoughts. Al was a good person and was loved by all. Faith
Cynthia (Lawlor) Hendsey
July 15, 2012
Wayne,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was always so nice to everyone he met. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Mike Donovan
July 15, 2012
There wasn't a nicer guy than Al. I'm grateful for knowing him and all the laughs we had.
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