Dominic Eugene Pliskowski

Dominic E. Pliskowski, 80, of Denver NC, passed away at home on January 8, 2024.                                                           

Dominic was born in Lowville, NY and later moved to Poughkeepsie. He honorably served in the US Army stationed at Fort Knox, and then moved to Schenectady NY, where he worked at the Daily Gazette newspaper and the USPS. Most of his career was spent working for the NY Department of State as an auditor and accountant.

Dominic was a Schenectady Lions Club member and then became Treasurer of the Sight Conservation Society of NENY, receiving the Vision of Hope Award for 50 years of service.

Moving to Denver NC upon retirement, he enjoyed exploring the state, reading, drawing, football, gardening, feeding the birds, walking his dog Dudley and playing with Dabbles the cat.

Dominic is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Mary Ann (Gwiazdowski) Pliskowski; daughter Teresa Pliskowski-Brayman (Brook); sons Joseph Pliskowski (Erica) and Justin Pliskowski; sister Connie Haver; grandson Bennett Pliskowski; and 7 nieces and nephews.

Burial will be at the Saratoga National Cemetery in the spring.

A memorial donation in honor of Dominic can be made to the Sight Conservation Society of Northeastern New York, 4 Tower Place, Albany, NY 12203

21 Responses to Dominic Eugene Pliskowski

  1. Deb Potts January 11, 2024 at 8:50 am #

    Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Please let me know if there is anything you need.

  2. Trudy Hunicke January 11, 2024 at 9:46 pm #

    I’m so sorry for your loss!

  3. Judy Gais January 11, 2024 at 11:01 pm #

    So sorry for your loss! You and all your family are in our thoughts and prayers!

  4. Sue Nikodem January 12, 2024 at 9:30 am #

    So very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and strength for you and your family.

  5. Linda Jordan January 12, 2024 at 9:53 am #

    My prayers are with you as you go

  6. Linda Jordan January 12, 2024 at 9:55 am #

    My prayers are with you as you go through this.

  7. Liz Finley January 12, 2024 at 10:45 am #

    I’m so sorry Mary Ann. Praying for strength and peace for you and your family.

  8. Victoria Adler - Executive Director January 12, 2024 at 11:22 am #

    Please accept our sympathies. On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff of the Sight Society of Northeastern New York (Lions Eye Bank of the Northeast) it was our honor to have known Dom and have him serve on our board as Treasurer for so many decades. He was our champion and mentor. He will be truly missed.

  9. Margie Lewis January 12, 2024 at 1:06 pm #

    Dear Mary Ann, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. It is a time of grief, exhaustion and heartbreak., if there is anything I can be there for, please don’t hesitate to let me know.

  10. Beverly Phelps January 12, 2024 at 2:07 pm #

    My heart breaks for you Mary Ann, I am so very sorry to hear of Dominick’s passing and for the emense sadness you all must be feeling. May you draw close as a family and find strength in sweet memories.

  11. Cheryl Miller January 12, 2024 at 2:33 pm #

    Mary Ann, I am so very sad to hear about Dominic’s passing. Please know that you and your family will be in my prayers. I know all too well how incredibly hard it is to lose a beloved husband so sending extra love your way. I would be honored to help you in any way – now or later. God’s peace be with you.

  12. dory January 12, 2024 at 2:48 pm #

    I’m sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. May you and your family feel God’s loving embrace during this difficult time. In Peace, dory

  13. Marsha Silver January 12, 2024 at 4:12 pm #

    Mary Ann, I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. May loving memories and the support and love of your family help support you at this sad time. I there’s anything I can do, please let me know.

  14. Louise M. Last January 12, 2024 at 5:27 pm #

    Mary Ann my condolences, I didn’t know Dominic all that well, but remember the enjoyable lunch we all shared together. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please know I am only a phone call away, and will help in any way I can.

  15. Brian & Jeanie Polly January 12, 2024 at 8:53 pm #

    Mary Ann…. so sorry to hear of Dominic’s passing. We send our prayers to you and your family during this sad time. May you find comfort in remembering the 46 years of adventures together . Please let us know how we can help you in the days ahead.

  16. Jo Ann Ostrander January 12, 2024 at 10:11 pm #

    Mary Ann, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. May our Lord watch over you and comfort you
    now and in the future.My prayers are for you and the family.

  17. Linda Fitzpatrick January 13, 2024 at 7:32 am #

    We are thinking of you and your family. Peace be with you!

  18. Annette Heilman January 15, 2024 at 9:48 am #

    What a wonderful and intelligent man ! You and Dominic made a great couple and I will always remember our times together. Keep those memories. Sending prayers.
    Annette Heilman

  19. John Gwiazdowski January 28, 2024 at 10:42 am #

    We will miss Dom and our engaged conversations on life’s issues. He had a light hearted view of situations and
    for people. He was a very good artist and must have found comfort in that. we will always have good memories of Dominic.

  20. Nicholas Edward Gwiazdowski January 28, 2024 at 7:57 pm #

    He was always a welcoming and friendly person. He will be dearly missed, but glad we have many fond memories of Uncle Dom.

  21. Justine M Mantello January 29, 2024 at 9:07 am #

    Dominic truly touched my heart, and I am blessed to have known him even for a short period of time. I will miss talking with him and I will be forever grateful for his dedication to our Eye Bank.

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