Eleanor Racheal Thomas Dombrowski, died peacefully at home on November 25th in Dania Beach at the age of 85. She was the beloved spouse of Edward J. Dombrowski and mother of Judith I. Callahan and Timothy E. Dombrowski.
Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, she moved to New Jersey shortly afterward. In 1945 she met and would mary Ed, the love of her life. In 1956 South Florida would be her home.
Eleanor’s life centered on her husband and family. She became an active member of the Hollywood West Elks Club and served as President of the Westettes.
Always beloved by many, she is survived by her husband, daughter and son, spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Eleanor “Mil” Fischer, her sister, and brother, Jesse Thomas. The extended Dombrowski, Thomas and Cowell families, with neighbors and friends also share the burden of her loss.
Services will take place Tuesday, December 3rd. A viewing at 10:30 AM will be followed by a prayer service at Noon at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, 6400 Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood. A brief graveside service will take place at 1:00 PM at the Hollywood Memorial Garden East Cemetery, 6301 Taft Street, Hollywood, FL 33024. A reception will follow at Boyd-Panciera.
In considering a tribute to Eleanor, a gift to the Alzheimer’s Association is deeply appreciated.
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Linda Hirkaler Buonocore (Wayne NJ USA)
December 2, 2013, 12:00 am
Uncle Eddie, Timmy, Judy, Steven and Michael,
Words could not explain the sorrow that is in our hearts. I have so many beautiful memories of Aunt Ray. Sitting outside by the pool, looking through the family albums and breakfasts in the morning while staying with you. You have always been so wonderful to all of us when we visited you. It breaks our hearts that we cannot be there with you. You are all in our hearts during this difficult time. We wish we could take away the pain but know that Aunt Ray is up in heaven with my mom and watching over all of you. God Bless. We love you.
Linda and Patrick Buonocore