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Olga E. Dombrowski, age 90, of Brick Township and formerly of West Milford, died peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2014.
Olga was born in Newark and raised in Clifton. Her father was a talented baker, very much in demand, often working thirteen to fourteen hours a day. While Olga didn’t see him as much as she would have liked, she respected and did her best to emulate his work ethic.
After graduating from Clifton High School, Olga put her college aspirations on hold so that she could help contribute to the war that was taking place abroad. She took a job working as an office manager in a factory along the Passaic River. The factory was in the business of melting down damaged war artillery, remanufacturing it into new munitions, and redeploying it in the war effort.
After World War II, she enrolled at Paterson Teacher’s College, which is known today as William Paterson University. Olga studied for four years and earned her Bachelor’s Degree, qualifying her to teach. She stayed at Paterson Teacher’s College where she taught typing classes for students preparing to enter into the in-demand secretarial field.
Olga met a fine man named Edward Dombrowski. They corresponded via letter during the war while Ed was stationed in North Africa with an anti-aircraft heavy artillery platoon. After the war, he returned home and the two were united in marriage.
Olga and Ed initially settled in Cedar Grove where they were blessed with two boys: Paul and Robert. Olga left her teaching career behind to become a loving and dedicated full-time mom and homemaker. The family later moved to West Milford and, upon Ed’s retirement in 1987, she and Ed moved to a new retirement development in Brick Township. They loved the carefree life and close proximity to the ocean that Brick offered. Every Tuesday and Friday Olga played cards with her friends, especially the game of bridge. To make it interesting, they played for pennies and nickels and it was an all-afternoon event that was more about the social camaraderie than the competition. Olga and Ed enjoyed six years in Brick until Ed’s unfortunate passing in 1993. Olga continued to live there until 2012 when she moved to Haskell.
Olga was an avid reader. She always had a stack of Reader’s Digest magazines piled on the end table that sat between hers and Ed’s lounge chairs. She also loved watching interesting and educational programming broadcasted on the PBS channel, and she had an eclectic taste in music that ranged from a fondness for concertos to the crooning’s of Engelbert Humperdinck! Chocolate was one of Olga’s favorite treats and her grandchildren could always count on a nice full tin of Hershey Kisses when they came to visit. So great was Olga’s love for chocolate that, when she went to some of her favorite restaurants, including Charlie Brown’s, Red Lobster and Olive Garden, she often ate a lighter meal so she wouldn’t feel so bad ordering a decadently large slice of three-layer chocolate cake!
Olga always wanted a cat, but she never got one because Ed was more partial to dogs. Instead, she cat sat for her neighbors and cousin Edith’s kitties when they were away.
Those who knew Olga were blessed by her kind heart and gentle spirit. She didn’t have a bad bone in her body and she was always in a good mood. To be in her presence, you just knew in your heart that she genuinely loved you! It’s no wonder she was so loved by her family and countless neighbors and friends.
Olga is survived by her two cherished grandsons and one cherished granddaughter: Joseph Dombrowski of New York City, Tom Dombrowski of Bedford, MA, and Kate and husband Travis Pantaleo of Newport, RI. She also leaves behind her dearly loved cousin Edith Germanetti of Kinnelon, NJ .
Olga was predeceased by her beloved husband Ed in 1993 and her two dear sons: Paul Dombrowski in 1994 and Robert Dombrowski in 2011.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Olga’s name are asked to consider The World Wildlife Fund, 1250 Twenty-Fourth Street, NW, PO Box 97180, Washington, DC 20090-7180.
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Funeral services are private.
January 18, 2014
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Funeral services are private.
Olga E. Dombrowski, age 90, of Brick Township and formerly of West Milford, died peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2014.
Olga was born in Newark and raised in Clifton. Her father was a talented baker, very much in demand, often working thirteen to fourteen hours a day. While Olga didn’t see him as much as she would have liked, she respected and did her best to emulate his work ethic.
After graduating from Clifton High School, Olga put her college aspirations on hold so that she could help contribute to the war that was taking place abroad. She took a job working as an office manager in a factory along the Passaic River. The factory was in the business of melting down damaged war artillery, remanufacturing it into new munitions, and redeploying it in the war effort.
After World War II, she enrolled at Paterson Teacher’s College, which is known today as William Paterson University. Olga studied for four years and earned her Bachelor’s Degree, qualifying her to teach. She stayed at Paterson Teacher’s College where she taught typing classes for students preparing to enter into the in-demand secretarial field.
Olga met a fine man named Edward Dombrowski. They corresponded via letter during the war while Ed was stationed in North Africa with an anti-aircraft heavy artillery platoon. After the war, he returned home and the two were united in marriage.
Olga and Ed initially settled in Cedar Grove where they were blessed with two boys: Paul and Robert. Olga left her teaching career behind to become a loving and dedicated full-time mom and homemaker. The family later moved to West Milford and, upon Ed’s retirement in 1987, she and Ed moved to a new retirement development in Brick Township. They loved the carefree life and close proximity to the ocean that Brick offered. Every Tuesday and Friday Olga played cards with her friends, especially the game of bridge. To make it interesting, they played for pennies and nickels and it was an all-afternoon event that was more about the social camaraderie than the competition. Olga and Ed enjoyed six years in Brick until Ed’s unfortunate passing in 1993. Olga continued to live there until 2012 when she moved to Haskell.
Olga was an avid reader. She always had a stack of Reader’s Digest magazines piled on the end table that sat between hers and Ed’s lounge chairs. She also loved watching interesting and educational programming broadcasted on the PBS channel, and she had an eclectic taste in music that ranged from a fondness for concertos to the crooning’s of Engelbert Humperdinck! Chocolate was one of Olga’s favorite treats and her grandchildren could always count on a nice full tin of Hershey Kisses when they came to visit. So great was Olga’s love for chocolate that, when she went to some of her favorite restaurants, including Charlie Brown’s, Red Lobster and Olive Garden, she often ate a lighter meal so she wouldn’t feel so bad ordering a decadently large slice of three-layer chocolate cake!
Olga always wanted a cat, but she never got one because Ed was more partial to dogs. Instead, she cat sat for her neighbors and cousin Edith’s kitties when they were away.
Those who knew Olga were blessed by her kind heart and gentle spirit. She didn’t have a bad bone in her body and she was always in a good mood. To be in her presence, you just knew in your heart that she genuinely loved you! It’s no wonder she was so loved by her family and countless neighbors and friends.
Olga is survived by her two cherished grandsons and one cherished granddaughter: Joseph Dombrowski of New York City, Tom Dombrowski of Bedford, MA, and Kate and husband Travis Pantaleo of Newport, RI. She also leaves behind her dearly loved cousin Edith Germanetti of Kinnelon, NJ .
Olga was predeceased by her beloved husband Ed in 1993 and her two dear sons: Paul Dombrowski in 1994 and Robert Dombrowski in 2011.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Olga’s name are asked to consider The World Wildlife Fund, 1250 Twenty-Fourth Street, NW, PO Box 97180, Washington, DC 20090-7180.
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