Dorotha A "Dot" Mackowiak

1933 - 2025

Dorotha A "Dot" Mackowiak

1933 - 2025

BORN

1933

DIED

2025

Dorotha Mackowiak Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, LLC from Apr. 24 to Apr. 25, 2025.

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Age 92 formerly of Pine City, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. She was born on March 28, 1933 in Covington Pa. She was the daughter of the late Bruce & Edna Everetts Thomas. Now she is reunited with her beloved husband, Bernard Mackowiak who predeceased her in 2018 following 66 years of marriage. Dot was employed for many years at A&P Foods as well as Light's Bakery. She was a longtime communicate of St. Mary's Church. Her interests included caring for her husband and family and spending time with her cherished friends. Dot is survived by her loving family, sons, Ronald (Cynthia) Mackowiak, and Tommy Mackowiak; grandchildren, Matthew (Rachel) Mackowiak, Stephen (Kathryn) Mackowiak and Meghan Mackowiak; great grandchildren, Liam, Owen, Madison and Finnegan Mackowiak; many nieces, nephews and close family friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Dot was predeceased by her brothers, Richard, Russell and Ralph Thomas. Graveside services will take place in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery at the family's convenience. The family would like to extend their appreciation to the 2 nd floor nursing staff for their excellent care they provided for Dot. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dot's memory to the Chemung County Nursing Facility, 103 Washington St. Elmira, NY 14901.

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Sheryl Thomas Sommers

May 1, 2025

I was so very blessed to have such a loving Aunt. I know she´s singing with the Angels and Uncle Ben.
Sheryl Thomas Sommers

Debbie Dalton

April 26, 2025

We will miss our beautiful Aunt. She was so kind and thoughtful. She snd Uncle Ben faithfully attended our family gatherings. We will hold dear the wonderful memories we have of them.
Much love and sympathy to all of her family...
Debbie and Mark

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