06/06/2016
From Rich Pezzullo '76:
I'm sad to share the news that the Academy is reporting that Colonel Ted "Maj" Dobias '48 has begun hospice care at his home.
For the last few weeks Colonel Dobias had been undergoing medical tests and, unfortunately the news is not good.
He entered NYMA as a cadet, left to fight WWII and returned to graduate and spend his life helping develop young leaders. Dobie stood by us and gave us confidence and guidance as we passed through our changes in life as cadets and alumni.
If you knew him as a cadet, tactical officer, Assistant Commandant, Command of Wright Hall, Commandant of Cadets, coach, director of Ranger Camp, Summer Sports Director, Commandant of Junior School, or just a a reliable brother alumnus who you could always count on seeing at NYMA...he was an inspiring figure.
His daughter Linda has asked if you would like to share warm wishes and remembrances with him, please do it via email [email protected] and she will make sure he gets them.
Some alumni have been recording video testimonials on Facebook and sharing them with Rodger Rudolph '76. Those will be shared with Maj as well.
I'm sending this to my private list. Please make sure that NYMA has your current contact information so you can receive notifications directly from the Academy. You can do that by contacting Barbara Orourke [email protected]. Her phone number is 845-534-3710 ext. 4227.
If I get any more information, I'll pass it along. Please keep Maj and his family in your prayers.
