Celebrating the life of
Joseph W. Dobransky
July 13, 1932 - February 05, 2016
Savannah- Joseph W. Dobransky, age 83, died suddenly at home on February 5, 2016.
He was born on July 13, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio. He entered the Navy at age 17, serving his country during the Korean War. At the age of 21, he told his executive officer, “I am going to go home and raise a family”. One day out of the Navy, he was set up on a blind date and married the love of his life, Mary Alice Banach at age 22 on September 11, 1954. Joe and Mary had 61 years of marriage together. He worked for United Parcel Service for 33 years, starting as a truck driver, and retiring at age 55 as the Vice President of the Southwest region. Joe was a philanthropist, involved in America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, Savannah Food Bank, Park Place Youth Outreach Center, Bethesda Home for Boys, and others too numerous to list. He had a passion for those less fortunate, and he demonstrated that by living a life of giving. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church.
Joe is survived by his wife, Mary Dobransky of Savannah, GA, children Linda (Steve) Shoepke of Fond-du-lac,Wisc, Robert (Allison) Dobransky of Parker, CO, Laura (Randy) Davy, of Forest, Va, Joseph (Lori) Dobransky, of McKinney, TX, son in-law Jeff Buckley of Magnolia, TX and Julie (Scott) Kuehn of McKinney, TX, 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and four surviving siblings. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Beth Ann Buckley, who passed away on September 27, 2015, and his brother, David Dobransky.
A Vigil Service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 9, 2016, followed by visitation until 7:00 p.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at St. James Catholic Church. His children will serve as Pallbearers. A lunch reception will follow. Interment in the Catholic Cemetery will be private.
The family suggests any remembrances made in his memory to America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, Park Place Outreach Youth Center, and St. James Catholic Church.
Joe is the example we should all try to follow. I had the honor and pleasure of working with Joe. I have never known a finer man. Our prayers are with Joe and especially his family. Joe developed me for years until I become a District Manager. I know I never disappointed him. He was a fine man and a great UPS partner that will be missed by his family, close friends and UPS Partners.
- Lawton Coonts, Hong Kong, HK
Dear Mary. Feel very sad for you and your family Joe and I were both UPS people who started in Clveland and came out of UPS some 30 years later. great friend with great family. My sincere conolences. Ken Johnson
- Ken Johnson, Savannah , Ga
Mary, we are so saddened by the sudden passing of Joe. We love Joe dearly, and he will be missed. Our son could not have asked for a more caring and loving father in law. Wishing you strength, peace, and love.
- Rich and Carol Buckley , Rosman, NC
With greatest sympathy from Roger Powell and family.
- Roger Powell & Family, Jesup, GA
Mary and Family,I send my deepest sympathy on the passing of Joe.I had the pleasure of working with him on Park Place Board matters.He was truly a very caring person and a true gentleman.He will be missed.You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, Georgia
Mary, we were saddened by the news of Joe's passing. We thought so much of him and appreciate his generosity to the military and other organizations. It's been a long time since our days on Land Bridge Lane, but please know you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Lou Anne & Rick Nelson, Wall, NJ
Dear Mary, I had the pleasure of knowing Joe since we worked together in Cleveland at the old Lakeside building.He was hard working,honest and always a gentleman. What a strong leader and fine man.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
- Ray Gottschalk, Ponte Vedra Beach , Fl.
What a kind and caring man! I never knew anyone who loved life more! Mary, your marriage set an example for us all.and the good times will shelter you from the grey days ahead. May God bless you and your whole family and sustain you in the times to come!
- Jane Mueller, Savannah, GA
Joe had a great career with UPS and made many contributions over the years and was truly a fine leader and developer of people. Our thoughts and prayers are with Joe and the family, may he rest in peace.
- Mike & Lynn Briggs, Gainesville, Ga
Joe is the example we should all try to follow. I had the honor and pleasure of working with Joe. I have never known a finer man. Our prayers are with Joe and especially his family.
- Gloria and John Rocco, Harrisburg, PA
Joe, may our God welcome you into his presence and say Job well done. Thank you for your leadership and friendship. Mary, Kay and I love you and all of your family. May God continue to Bless all of you as you celebrate what a blessing Joe was to all of us.
- Kay & Ken Jarvis, Plano, TX
I had the privilege of serving with Joe on the Park Place Outreach board, and he was always so generous with his time. Many youth in Savannah were bettered by his contributions. Many condolences to his family. Savannah has lost a great man.
- Meg Hollis, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
- Kathleen Viancourt, Cleveland, Oh
Share your condolences with the family
- Steve , FDL, WI
Joe is the example we should all try to follow. I had the honor and pleasure of working with Joe. I have never known a finer man. Our prayers are with Joe and especially his family. Joe developed me for years until I become a District Manager. I know I never disappointed him. He was a fine man and a great UPS partner that will be missed by his family, close friends and UPS Partners.
- Lawton Coonts, Hong Kong, HK
Dear Mary. Feel very sad for you and your family Joe and I were both UPS people who started in Clveland and came out of UPS some 30 years later. great friend with great family. My sincere conolences. Ken Johnson
- Ken Johnson, Savannah , Ga
Mary, we are so saddened by the sudden passing of Joe. We love Joe dearly, and he will be missed. Our son could not have asked for a more caring and loving father in law. Wishing you strength, peace, and love.
- Rich and Carol Buckley , Rosman, NC
With greatest sympathy from Roger Powell and family.
- Roger Powell & Family, Jesup, GA
Mary and Family,I send my deepest sympathy on the passing of Joe.I had the pleasure of working with him on Park Place Board matters.He was truly a very caring person and a true gentleman.He will be missed.You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, Georgia
Mary, we were saddened by the news of Joe's passing. We thought so much of him and appreciate his generosity to the military and other organizations. It's been a long time since our days on Land Bridge Lane, but please know you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Lou Anne & Rick Nelson, Wall, NJ
Dear Mary, I had the pleasure of knowing Joe since we worked together in Cleveland at the old Lakeside building.He was hard working,honest and always a gentleman. What a strong leader and fine man.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
- Ray Gottschalk, Ponte Vedra Beach , Fl.
What a kind and caring man! I never knew anyone who loved life more! Mary, your marriage set an example for us all.and the good times will shelter you from the grey days ahead. May God bless you and your whole family and sustain you in the times to come!
- Jane Mueller, Savannah, GA
Joe had a great career with UPS and made many contributions over the years and was truly a fine leader and developer of people. Our thoughts and prayers are with Joe and the family, may he rest in peace.
- Mike & Lynn Briggs, Gainesville, Ga
Joe is the example we should all try to follow. I had the honor and pleasure of working with Joe. I have never known a finer man. Our prayers are with Joe and especially his family.
- Gloria and John Rocco, Harrisburg, PA
Joe, may our God welcome you into his presence and say Job well done. Thank you for your leadership and friendship. Mary, Kay and I love you and all of your family. May God continue to Bless all of you as you celebrate what a blessing Joe was to all of us.
- Kay & Ken Jarvis, Plano, TX
I had the privilege of serving with Joe on the Park Place Outreach board, and he was always so generous with his time. Many youth in Savannah were bettered by his contributions. Many condolences to his family. Savannah has lost a great man.
- Meg Hollis, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
- Kathleen Viancourt, Cleveland, Oh
Share your condolences with the family
- Steve , FDL, WI
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
