Obituary of Edward Dombroski

Alfred Anthony Dombroski, 89, of Wilkes-Barre, was greeted by the Lord on Sunday, May 26,2013, at his home. Born on May 18, 1924, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late William and Josephine Macaravage Dombroski. He grew up in the Miner-Mills section of Wilkes-Barre and attended local schools. He was a graduate of James M. Coughlin, class of 1942. He was employed in the family business at the Dombroski's Grocery Store, Miner-Mills. After many years, William and Josephine decided to retire and closed the grocery store. Alfred started working for the Blue Ribbon Bakery for a few years. He then was employed by the Tobyhanna Army Depot, specializing in computers and programming until his retirement. Alfred was a loving husband to his wife of fifty two years, the former Lillian Levandowski. Alfred was dedicated to visiting Lillian everyday, taking no day off from going to see, as Alfred put it, "my girl." He enjoyed talking about his grandchildren Billy and Cheryl. Alfred was so proud of them and love them very much. He enjoyed singing and belonged to the choir at Ss. Peter and Paul Church, and to the I.L.G.W.U. chorus. He loved preforming at conventions, nursing homes, and also at Christmas shows in the court house. Alfred in his later years, looked forward to going on a Sunday drive with his wife, and his two sisters, Irene and Charlotte. This drive would not have occurred if not for his dedicated niece Pat, who took them places to enjoy ice cream or on a little picnic. Alfred was truly grateful for this time with his family. Alfred also had a green thumb for growing vegetables and flowers. If someone had a plant not doing well, all you had to do was, "give it to Al," and the plant would survive. His secret was to stick it in the ground, water it, and watch it grow. Alfred just didn't have a magic touch with just plants, he always had a magic touch with people. His smile and friendliness toward others will be missed by all. We all will miss you Dad. Alfred was preceded in death by a sister Louise Myers, and infant brother Joseph. Surviving are his loving wife Lillian, Wilkes-Barre; son Bill and his wife Patti, Mountaintop; grandchildren Cheryl and Billy; Mountaintop; brothers Henry Cierniakoski and his wife Angie, FL; Vincent Dombroski, Kingston; sisters Irene Koschak, Wilkes-Barre; Charlotte Burko, Plains; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. from the Yanaitis Funeral Home Inc., 55 Stark Street, Plains. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. in Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Plains. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Byzantine Cemetery, Plains. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 29, from 5:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the St. Joseph's Center, 2010 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA ,18509.