GRAFTON: Matthew F. Ziobrowski, Jr., age 73, passed away November 1, 2014 following an illness. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Louise (McLaughlin) Ziobrowski, his daughter Mary Beth Fiore and her husband Steven, and his grandchildren Matthew, Michael and Emma. Matt was born November 22, 1940 in Providence, RI, son of the late Blanche (Anoskivitsky) and Matthew F. Ziobrowski, Sr. He served with pride in the US Air Force. While stationed in Northern Maine, he met his wife Mary Louise where they danced their first dance at "The Outpost". He later taught her to love dancing the polka. Following his military service he attended Bryant College in Rhode Island. Matt was employed at John Hancock for many years and later in life opened his own business as a Third Party Plan Administrator for retirement plans. Matt found the greatest joy in life's simpler things: picnics at Newport, visiting the "Big E", going to coin shows with his grandson Matthew, taste testing for Michael and Emma's food creations, cheering for the Red Sox at Fenway and making s'mores in his backyard. He savored NY system hot dogs at Olneyville Square in Providence. He looked forward to his reunion trips with his military friends from his service on Johnston Island. On Sunday mornings he was famous for cooking home fries and pancakes while listening to music. Those who knew Matt remember a proud, fun-loving man who adored his family, particularly his grandchildren who will miss their beloved "Grampa". In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Matthew F. Ziobrowski, Jr. may be made to UMMF-Bobby's Bullpen in support of The UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center. Gifts can be made online at www.umassmed.edu/development/ (click on the Make a Gift button, indicate your wish to donate as Other with Bobby's Bullpen in details) or mail to: UMass Development Office, 333 South Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. Checks should be made out to "UMMF – Bobby's Bullpen" and should note that the gift is in memory of Matthew F. Ziobrowski, Jr.
CALLING HOURS & PRAYER SERVICE
All are invited to gather with Matthew's family and friends Wednesday November 5th from 4pm to 7pm at Roney Funeral Home, 152 Worcester St. N. Grafton, MA 01536 followed by a Prayer Service at 7pm at the funeral home. Burial will be private at the request of his family.