Frank J. Dobek, Sr., age 77, of Derby entered into rest on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at the VA Hospital in West Haven. He was the devoted husband of Donna (Tumidajski) Dobek.
Frank was born in Derby on June 23, 1936 son of the late Frank and Julia (Turaj) Dobek and was a lifelong Derby resident.
He was employed by the City of Derby for many years until his retirement. Frank was also a former employee of B.F. Goodrich.
He served with the U.S. Army during Korea. Frank was an avid fan of UCONN Basketball, Notre Dame Football, and the N.Y. Giants Football. He coached Derby Pop Warner football for many years. He enjoyed playing pinochle, poker, golf, tinkering with electronics, woodworking and gardening. He loved Polish holiday traditions and made his own kolbasi. Frank was a lifelong member of the Catholic War Veterans St. Michael Post 1562 and served for many years as a commander of the CWV firing squad. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren who were the light of his life.
Frank was the beloved father of Frank Dobek, Jr. and his wife Erin and brother of Stanley Dobek. He was the beloved grandfather of Brynne, Ania and Frank Julian Dobek III. Frank is predeceased by his brothers, John, Joseph, Raymond, Eugene and Walter Dobek. He is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Thursday Feb.27th from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Edward F. Adzima Funeral Home, 253 Elizabeth St. Derby. His Memorial Mass of Christian Burial, with full military honors to follow, will be held on Friday Feb. 28th at 11am in St. Michael’s Church, 75 Derby Ave. Derby.
The family requests that memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Church,(renovation Fund) 75 Derby Ave., Derby CT 06418. Friends may leave condolences at www.adzimafh.com.
