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Michael Drobak Obituary

Michael J. (Mickey) Drobak
of Port Dickinson, N.Y.
Michael J. (Mickey) Drobak, 66, went to be with his parents, Mike and Mary; and his sister, Barbara Paterson, Thursday, November 15, 2007. He leaves his wife of 46 years, Cecil; their five children, Ronald and Lauri Drobak, Fulton, Ill., Teri and Earl Humphrey, Whitney Point, Robert, Michael C. and William Drobak, Binghamton; three grandchildren, Nicholas Humphrey, Joshua and Desiree Humphrey, and Jessica Humphrey and fiance, Ryan Buchman; four great-grandchildren, Bethany, Julianna, Paige and Damien Humphrey; sister, Patricia Drobak; aunt and uncle, Mike and Lulu Brechko and their families. He worked at A.M. Pierson's, starting in 1957 as a driver, newspaper and warehouse manager, until the business was sold and closed. He then worked as a driver for Rezenberg and also United Auto Supply, until he became ill. He enjoyed bowling in the Fireman's Wed. League at Town & Country, as well as the Friday night early league at State Bowling. He also enjoyed golfing at Chenango Bridge on the Thursday night league. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Church all of his life and was an altar boy from 7 years old throughout his teen years.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. from the Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango Street, Port Dickinson, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Church. Friends may call at the funeral home, Monday, 4-7 p.m. with the Parastas taking place at 5:00 p.m. Those wishing, kindly consider memorial contributions to Holy Spirit Church, 360 Clinton Street, Binghamton, N.Y. 13905.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin from Nov. 17 to Nov. 18, 2007.

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Parker Ganow

November 26, 2007

We are sorry to hear about Micky.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Martha and Parker Ganow

Desirae Humphrey

November 20, 2007

Grandma Drobak I am so sorry for your lost your in our prayers and I'm here if you need someone to talk to. We love you and keep your head up, he isn't suffering anymore.

Maralena Dropp

November 19, 2007

Terry and Family: So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Pamela Evans

November 19, 2007

Cecil,
I am speachless first of all for your loss. I know Mickey will no longer suffer which is a blessing and he is in the arms of his father. I will keep you and the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Pamela Evans
(Earl's Sister)

frank rafter

November 18, 2007

You are in my throught and prayers Always remenber you from my calls on Pierson's

dolly suhadolnik

November 17, 2007

cecil and family,please accept my sincere sympathy if there is anything i can do please call me.

jane ramsey

November 17, 2007

my dear Cecil and family, I'm so sorry for your great loss. May the Father hold you in His tender care during this time of sadness and healing. Love from jane and family in england

Ermina Weiland

November 17, 2007

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Eidel

November 17, 2007

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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