William Leon Dombkowski

William Leon Dombkowski, age 82, is at the Lord’s side and reunited with his beloved spouse of 55 years Bernice who proceeded him in death.  Born June 30th, 1940 in Jewett City, CT he is preceded in death by his mother, Helen and father, Stanly.  He is survived by his two brothers Edward and his wife Beverly of Jewett City and Tony and his wife Julie of Jewett City and his three children: Michelle of Apollo Beach, FL; Richard and his wife April of Cary, NC and Eric and his wife Hannah of Orange, VA.  Known as “Papa” to his grandchildren he leaves 6 who grew to respect and admire him dearly.  He died October 12, 2022. 

Known for his passionate love of family, strong will, and outstanding character he loved gardening, building custom furniture, country dancing and playing cards.  Bill served in the US Marines and worked for 40 years as a journeyman welder building everything from Nuclear Submarines to Casinos.  Bill raised his family in Baltic, CT where he was active in the community and remembered by his children as firm with rules, but generous with love.  He and Bernice retired to the Villages, FL and enjoyed 16 years of the fruits of their labor and expanded their network of friends while taking up golf, cards, and being active in their parish.  A man of faith and honor, Bill will be missed by all that knew him for his sense of humor and celebrated as a man of character and integrity.

Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of Bill’s life from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Friday, Dec 16, 2022 in the Griswold Funeral Home & Crematory, 30 North Main Street, Jewett City, CT and Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00am on Saturday, Dec 17, 2022 in St Mary of the Rosary Catholic Church, 32 North Main Street, Jewett City, CT.  Burial with military honors will follow in Pachaug Cemetery.  For memorial guestbook, visit www.GriswoldFunerals.com