Doris Rose Dzinsky

Waterbury – Miss Doris Rose Dzinsky, 97, passed away on Thursday, June 28, at Beacon Brook Health Center in Naugatuck.

Doris was born March 4, 1921 in Waterbury, daughter of the late William H. and Gertrude (Corcoran) Dzinsky. Raised in Waterbury she attended local schools and was a graduate of Waterbury Catholic High School and the College of St. Elizabeth in Convent Station, NJ.

Doris began her teaching career at Roosevelt School, the last two room school house in Waterbury. She went on to Carrington Grammar School, where she taught several different grades and served as vice principal.

Doris is survived by three nieces, Mary Downs, Kimberly MacLeod and Laurie Jackson; three nephews, William Downs and Robert and Frederick Jackson and numerous great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Frances Downs and Medelise Jackson. All three sisters retired from teaching in the Waterbury schools.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the Bergin Funeral Home 290 East Main St. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, July 2, at 10:00 A.M. at Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

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