Obituaries

In Memorium: RFH Class of ‘57 Grad, Paul Dobrosky

Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) Class of ‘57 graduate Paul C. Dobrosky passed away at his Shrewsbury Home on Aug. 22. He was 82.

Born in Shamokin, PA, Paul lived in Shrewsbury for the past 60 years. There, he and his wife, Anne (Lalonde) raised their four daughters. He was always active in RFH reunions.

Until his retirement in 2005, Paul was owner/operator of Everyday Home Maintenance.

Paul was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed waterfowl hunting, fishing, and crabbing all along the Jersey Shore. He was also an avid golfer. Paul’s waterfowl interests included a life-long dedication to decoy carving, for which he won numerous awards at competitions throughout the U.S. and Canada. He also was a frequent judge at competitions and delighted in sharing his knowledge and skills by teaching others to carve. For some years, he served on the board of the New Jersey Waterfowlers and participated in the young waterfowlers program. Paul was a caring father, especially devoted to his daughters.

Loved ones of Paul C. Dobrosky
Paul C. Dobrosky Photo/family via Thompson Memorial Home

Paul was predeceased by: his parents William and Mary (Anzulewicz) Dobrosky; his loving wife of 48 years, Anne, in 2006; and his daughter, Karen Parke, in 2014.

He is survived by: his sisters Patricia Dobrosky and Mary Ann Sheary (Tom); his daughters Katherine Paschetto (John), Cheryl Paolone (Rich), and Diane Davis (Kirk); his adored grandchildren, Matthew, Megan, Emily, Karly, and Grayson; and his great granddaughter, Saoirse.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at Thompson Memorial Home, 310 Broad Street, Red Bank. In keeping with the current state mandates regarding COVID-19, face coverings must be worn by all visitors and will not be provided by the funeral home.

Guests will be directed to briefly greet the family and exit the building as soon as possible thereafter as only 25 persons are allowed in the funeral home at a time. A Mass of christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday at St. James Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to NJ Waterfowlers Association or to the charity of your choice.

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