Helen Stella Dombroski

Former Riverhead resident Helen Stella (Lescenski) Dombroski of New Port Richey, Fla., died Feb. 21.

Born in Riverhead to immigrants from Poland, she married Joseph Dombroski on May 3, 1941, at St. Isidore R.C. Church in Riverhead, and worked for Hazeltine Corporation, a local manufacturing company, until her retirement.

According to family, she was a dedicated wife and mother, and loved dancing and playing golf with her husband and friends.

Ms. Dombroski was predeceased by her husband in 2000, and is survived by her daughters Sandra, of Wesley Chapel, Fla., and Donna, of Boston, Mass., and Long Boat Key, Fla.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Visiting hours were held Feb. 25 at Mclaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. A Mass was celebrated Feb. 26 at St. Isidore R.C. Church, followed by interment at the church cemetery.