Zygmunt D. Dombrowski

Zygmunt D. Dombrowski, 95, formerly of Lorain, died peacefully Tuesday, May 25, 2010 in Avon Oaks Skilled Nursing Facility . He was born July 19, 1914 in Lorain, Ohio where he has been a life long area resident. He graduated from the Cleveland College of Embalming recieving his license in 1941. He owned Dombrowski Funeral Home where he worked as a funeral director and embalmer until retiring in 1984. He was a veteran of the US Navy serving during WWII as a Pharmacist Mate First Class in the South Pacific Theater of War aboard the U.S.S. La Vaca. He was a member of the Nativity Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Lorain where he was a councilman.and a member of the Knights of St John Auxiliary 146. He was also a member of the United Polish Club, the Polish Legion of American Veterans and the Disabled American Veterans. He was an excellent handyman and enjoyed bowling, photography and music, especially playing the drums in his family's band. Survivors include his daughters, Geraldine (Tom) Chelmins of North Royalton, Eileen (Michael) Winiasz of Lorain, and Kathleen "Cookie" (Lynne) Muzik of South Russell; 6 grandchildren, David Chelmins, Kristin DuPrey, Matthew and Zachary Winiasz, Vicky O'Brian, and Valerie Muzik, and 5 great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his wife, Josephine (nee Keller) Dombrowski in 2000; parents, Stanley and Frances (nee Cordy) Dombrowski; and sisters, Wanda and Irene. Friends may call Friday, May 28, 2010 from 3-7 pm at the Dombrowski-Riddle Funeral Home, 1939 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain, Ohio. Prayers will be said at the funeral home on Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 9:30 am followed by a 10:00 am Mass of Christian Burial at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain. Military graveside services will be conducted by the D.A.V. Louis Paul Proy Chapter 20, Lorain. Contributions may be made to the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 418 West 15th St., Lorain, Ohio 44052. online condolences may be made at www.dombrowskifuneralhome.com