Carl C. Drozdowski

Carl Clyde Drozdowski, age 90, formerly of Clearwater, FL, Ocean City, MD and Sewell, NJ passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Charles Drozdowski and Helen Gontek, he married the late Minerva Johnson on November 8, 1960 and together raised five children.

Carl was in the Army Reserves and retired from Sony Music in Pitman where he was a truck driver for 30 years. In his spare time, Carl enjoyed hanging on the beach, walking, swimming, working out, bike riding, reading, word searches and family time.

Carl is survived by his children, Loretta Raye (Randolph Sr.), Victoria Pannell, Greg Drozdowski (Georgina) and Carla Drozdowski; grandchildren, Sarah, Brooke, Randolph Jr, Shaun, Courtney, Britni and Ryon; great grandchildren, Gema, Owen, Cameron, Jordan and Emerson.

He was predeceased by his son, Charles Drozdowski; son-in-law, Lemuel Pannell; and his sister, Arlene (Honey) Fischer.

Relatives and friends may visit from 10 am to 12 pm on Saturday, March 7th at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main Street, Mantua, NJ where a funeral service will be held at 12 pm. Interment will follow in Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Gloucester County Animal Shelter, 1200 N. Delsea Drive, Clayton, NJ 08312 or online at www.gloucestercountynj.gov/160/Animal-Shelter.