Dominick J. Bologna

Dominick Bologna, 79 formally of New City, and Queensbury, NY and most recently of Armonk, NY. Died on Aug. 27, 2015. He was born in the Bronx, New York and grew up in the Arthur Avenue area. Dominick graduated from Manhattan Needle Trade High School. In 1955, he joined the Army and served in the United States and Korea until 1958. After being discharged, he joined the New York Police Department where he worked for 20 years. Dominick worked as a detective in the 4th Homicide Squad and Major Crime Task Force for 12 of those 20 years. While Dominick was a member of the NYPD, he attended Rockland Community College where he received an Associates degree and then St. Thomas Aquinas College where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1975. In 1982 Dominick retired from the NYPD and went to work for the New York State Racing Board as an investigator. During the time that he worked for the board, he was asked to develop and initiate a drug testing and substance abuse program which is still in effect in New York State. He retired in October 2006. Dominick was predeceased by his parents Olympia and Harry Bologna. He is survived by his wife, Catherine, of 56 years and his daughters, Carol Ierace (Bob) of Valhalla, NY and Donna Cooke (Derry) of Queensbury, NY and three grandchildren, Taylor Cooke, Robert Ierace and Alexandra Cooke who were his pride and joy. He is also survived by his siblings, Nancy Capozzi (Ralph – deceased) of Yonkers, NY, Harry Bologna of Largo, Florida, Linda Ferri (Albert) of New Hyde Park, NY and Michael Bologna (Josephine) from Berthiob, Colorado. He also leaves behind his in – laws, many nieces and nephews and close friends that he considered family. Reposing, Hawthorne Funeral Home, on Saturday 7-9PM and Sunday 4-8PM. Funeral Mass, Holy Name of Jesus Church, Valhalla, NY on Monday 10AM. Interment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Alzheimer's Association or charity of choice.
HAWTHORNE FUNERAL HOME
21 West Stevens Ave
Hawthorne, New York 10532
914-769-4404

Born in Bronx, N.Y. on Feb. 6, 1936
Departed on Aug. 27, 2015 and resided in Armonk, NY.

Visitation: Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
&
Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Funeral Mass: Monday, Aug. 31, 2015
10:00 am

Cemetery: Gate of Heaven Cemetery

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