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John Dabrowski Obituary
1922 - 2012 ADAMS John W. Dabrowski, Sr., 89, of 117 Orchard St., Adams, died on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, at Craneville Place in Dalton.
He was born in Adams on Nov. 17, 1922, son of Joseph and Honorata (Ciejka) Dabrowski. He attended schools in Adams, including St. Stanislaus Elementary and graduated from the former Adams High School. Mr. Dabrowski was a veteran of World War II, having served with the Marine Corps, and a radio repairman and operator and had participated in action against the enemy until July 4, 1945, in the Southern Phillipine Islands. He was transferred to China and was honorably discharged on May 22, 1946. Mr. Dabrowski worked for many years as a machinist in the Naval Ordnance division of General Electric Co., Pittsfield until retiring in 1984.
He was a communicant of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams. He was a past member of the Retired Men's Golf League at Stamford Country Club and the Retired Men's Bowling League at Mt. Greylock Bowl, North Adams.
His wife, the former Theresa Zappone, whom he married on Oct. 16, 1954, died on Aug. 6, 2010.
He is survived by two sons, John W. Dabrowski, Jr. and his wife, Mary, and Michael J. Dabrowski, both of Adams; one daughter, Deborah Boesse and her husband, William, of North Adams; three sisters, Celia Danecki, Helen Szufnarowski and Janet Wilk, all of Adams; five grandchildren, Derek Dabrowski, Sally Dabrowski, Megan Dabrowski, Aimee Boesse and Amanda Boesse; and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Walter and Stephen Dabrowski, and by one sister, Phyllis Blazejewski.
FUNERAL NOTICE: The funeral will be on Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 9 a.m. from the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams, celebrated by the Rev. Daniel J. Boyle, pastor. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Adams. Calling hours are Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Berkshire Humane Society, 214 Barker Rd., Pittsfield, MA 01201.
To leave a message of condolence, or for directions, please go online to www.apsfuneralhome.com.
This obituary was originally published in the North Adams Transcript.
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Tyrone and Linda
September 5, 2012
Semper fidelis Uncle John.
April R
September 5, 2012
My condolences to you all. He was a wonderful man! I am thankful for the time I got to know him. He was always so full of life and love for his family. Rest in peace~
Kimberly Kidder
September 5, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time xoxoxo. RIP Mr. Dabrowski
Cynthia Smarjesse
September 4, 2012
Dear family.
Irene told us about John's death. We are sorry for your loss especially so soon after Phyllis' passing. Though we never met John, we enjoy thinking that he, Phyllis and Diana were cousins and playmates.
Sincerely,
Larry Russ (Diana's husband)
Cynthia Smarjesse (Diana's daughter)
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Tina Rennie
September 4, 2012
John,Michael,Deb and Family, My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Your father was a wonderful man.
Maria Gamari
September 4, 2012
Aimee, I am so sorry about your Grandpa.
Love,
Maria
bruce felix
September 4, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barbra DiGennaro
September 4, 2012
John, Deb & Mike,
Your father was a wonderful person. I will miss his warm smile and twinkling blue eyes. Our thoughts are with you and your families.
Irene Dabrowski
September 3, 2012
Dear John, Michael, and Debbie,
As time goes on, may your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together with your Dad and Grandpa. I will always remember Cousin John as a special and delightful person. I will truly miss receiving his Christmas cards.
September 2, 2012
We miss you already, Uncle John
-Dan, Will, Dot
Amanda Emery
September 2, 2012
Grandpa, may you now be in heaven with Grandma. I will miss you so much, please continue to watch over me. I love you so much
P.J. Nes
September 2, 2012
Semper Fidelis!
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