Retired NYPD Sgt. Robert Dembowski (Bobby D) lifetime resident of Locust Valley Passed Wednesday January 28, 2026

Cherished and Loving Husband of 44 years to Shari, provider and role model for his daughter Brittany (Craig Sordyl) who just adores her dad. Bobby Recently became a "Grampa" having so much fun playing with Keanu, his little buddy. A true family man. Not perfect- but he strived to be the best and came as close as you can be.

He is survived by his brothers Joe Dembowski (Jody), James Dembowski (Teresa), Matthew Dembowski and Michael Ross, also by Stepmom Linda Dembowski, and Aunt Lucy Dembowski (Stanley), and his Angel life-saving kidney donor Sarah Caponi who selflessly gave us more time with him. Many Nieces & Nephews and Great Nieces & Nephews have all had fun with their Uncle Bobby who tried to make the important milestones in their lives. He has deep love & affection for my family and has been there through thick and thin for the good times and the bad. He is the one you call when you need something done now.

He has had many careers in his lifetime- never one to stop working a minute. From Moving & Storage, Delivering Boars Head to Grave Digger at Locust Valley Cemetery and caring for and managing local family estates- He was 100% reliable and dependable.

But his true passion and heart was with his "brothers in blue". He was so happy when he was accepted into the NYPD. And he flourished, the only blonde cop in the South Bronx. He was a 9/11 First Responder and was also tasked to work 'on the pile' in the aftermath. The cancer found on his neck was believed to be from the same. This experience had a profound effect on him. The friendships developed with these men and women were deep and strong. He had such love and respect for his fellow officers as family and they returned the sentiment.

He was so much fun. He could be so silly. He loved to golf. We love music and we loved to dance. He also loved to walk on a warm beach shore- especially Puerto Rico. We have had such a wonderful time traveling as far as Brazil, and all the Caribbean cruising. And yes, he loved the animal menagerie we have had over the years and forged special bonds with our many expensive cats, who are no doubt greeting him at the rainbow bridge.

Family will received friends Tuesday February 3, 2026, from 11a.m. to 12 noon at the Christ Church 61 East Main Street Oyster Bay. Funeral Service will begin at 12 noon at the Church.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation T2T.org