Carl Dobrzynski

Carl Dobrzynski, 95, longtime resident of Warren, passed away December 23, 2023. Carl was born July 11, 1928, to John and Rosalie Dobrzynski in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1945 where he served two years. Upon completion of his service, Carl’s eldest brother Tony suggested he relocate to the Detroit area where jobs in the auto industry were plentiful. Soon after, Carl met and married his wife Mira in Hamtramck and they moved to Warren where they started their family. Carl was a self-taught engineer and spent 35 years working for Chevrolet at the GM Tech Center where he also forged many lifelong friendships. Carl was a master craftsman and could fix almost anything. He enjoyed working on his home and gardening and always had the best looking lawn on the block. He loved to watch and feed the birds and squirrels in his yard. Carl also spent many years bowling and playing his favorite game, golf. He lived for golf and was a founder and longest standing member of the Chevy golf league for more than 60 years. He was lucky enough to sink 5 holes-in-one and continued to play until age 88. Carl loved golf so much he installed a putting green in his backyard which he carefully maintained for many years. Carl was a kind and patient man and a good friend with a quick wit and tremendous sense of humor. Above all, Carl was a devoted family man. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, offering advice and guidance and watching them grow as individuals. Carl is survived by his wife Mira, with whom he recently celebrated 67 years of marriage, and his children, Lindsay (Tony) Crozier of Doylestown, PA; Mark (Annette) Dobrzynski of Honor, MI, and Karen Dobrzynski of Grand Rapids, MI. Carl was “Dziadzia” to five grandchildren who admired him greatly - Stephen and Alyssa Dobrzynski and Zachary, Ethan, and Logan Crozier. He also leaves behind his beloved cat Fluffie, his “adopted daughter” Leslie, and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends of his children, many of whom considered him a second father. Carl was preceded in death by his son Raymond, siblings Anthony, Ted, Dave (Edward), Ann, Sophie and Henry, and his parents. A mass will be held Friday, January 12, 2024 at St. Anne Catholic Church 32000 Mound Rd. in Warren at 10:00 a.m.; family and friends are welcome to begin gathering at the church at 9:30 a.m. A celebration of Carl’s life and luncheon will follow at 11:30 a.m. at The Gazebo 31104 Mound Rd. Interment will be private at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Humane Society or a charity of your choice.

Carl Dobrzynski

July 11, 1928 - December 23, 2023