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Doreen (Preleski) Mastrobattista, 80, of Bristol, wife of John "Jack" Mastrobattista for 44 years, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 at home. Doreen was born in Bristol on May 10, 1945, and raised in Bristol, the only child of the late Edward and Florence (Boudreau) Preleski. Doreen graduated from St. Stanislaus Grammar School and was a 1963 graduate of St. Anothony High School. After high school, Doreen worked in payroll at Associated Spring Barnes Group for 9 years. Having a desire for law enforcement, Doreen joined the Bristol Police Department and became a sworn police officer in the Detective Division. Later she attended and graduated from the Municipal Police Training Academy in Meriden. She served the city for 33 years and retired in 2001. Upon retirement Doreen went to work for the Bristol Municipal Employees Credit Union as a bookkeeper, retiring in 2014. Doreen loved going to the casino, baking amazing cookies, Polish babka that would rival any bakery, and homemade pizza. She was a member of St. Anthony Church most of her adult life. Besides her husband Jack Mastrobattista, Doreen leaves a step-daughter Lorry LeMaire (Raymond), step-son Brian Mastrobattista (Lori) all of Thomaston; step-grandchildren Amanda Burch (Steve), RJ LeMaire (Emily), Gregory LeMaire (Charlie), Shauna Franolich (Peter), and Stephanie Mastrobattista; 5 step-great-grandchildren and many cousins. Calling hours will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025 at O'Brien Funeral Home, 24 Lincoln Ave. from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m.. A funeral will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 starting at the funeral home at 9 a.m. until a procession that will leave for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony Church, 111 School St. Bristol. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Bristol Hospital Cancer Center, ATTN: Hematology & Oncology, 41 Brewster Rd. Bristol, CT 06010. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit Doreen's tribute page at www.OBrien-FuneralHome.com.
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Mel
Yesterday
Jack-
My sincere condolences on Doreen`s passing.
She was truly a spitfire, and I adored her. And I especially adored her Christmas candy. Lol.
Seriously, I admired her so much. I also admired the relationship between you two.
You truly had something special.
Fondly, Mel
(formerly of Dr.Zuk´s office)
Bruce Le Beau
Yesterday
Co-worker and friend to Doreen and Jack Rest in peace Doreen
Annie and Alan
Yesterday
Doreen, what will I do without you? You were always there when I needed you.
The past few years where so tough on you. Now your suffering is over. Your mom and dad are so glad to have you with them. Your godson Spencer had his baby on Wednesday and you would have been so proud. I will miss you so much. Till we meet again. Rest In Peace Doreen.
DAWN D DABROWSKI
Yesterday
I have many great memories of times spend with Doreen during HIgh School and following years. Lovely person and very dedicated public servant. God Speed Doreen.
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