Little Falls: Mr. Cyril A. Dobrovolc, age 88, of Lovers Leap Road, (town of Danube) passed away in the comfort of his home, with his family at his side, on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Cyril was born on July 1, 1924, in Little Falls, a son of the late Andrew and Mary (Kolar) Dobrovolc. He received his education in Little Falls and was a graduate of Little Falls High School, Class of 1942. Cyril enlisted in the United States Navy in 1943. On February 23, 1944, Cyril was given 69 years, by the grace of God, by being one of only 24 survivors while serving on board the E.G. Seubert when the ship was torpedoed and sank near the Arabian coast, west of Aden. He was honorably discharged on February 11, 1946, a decorated World War II veteran. He was awarded the European, African and Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon, and American Theatre Ribbon. On February 5, 1949, he married the former Barbara Krahn at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church in Forest Hills, NY. Cyril and Barbara would have celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary this month; his beloved Barbara passed away on January 1st. He worked for 23 years as a maintenance foreman at Little Falls Hospital, retiring on December 30, 1994. Prior to this employment, he worked for the railroad, General Electric on Broad Street, Utica, and UNIVAC, also in Utica. Mr. Dobrovolc was a faithful communicant of Holy Family Parish Church, and served as a Eucharistic Minister. He was a member of the Little Falls VFW Post 4612. He was extremely devoted to his family, and he loved to spend time with them. He is survived by his loving children: Rosemarie Bolen and her husband Stephen of Collins, NY, Andrew H. Dobrovolc and his wife Jeannie of Dayton, OH, John C. Dobrovolc and his wife Lorraine of Little Falls, and Joseph E. Dobrovolc and his wife Christine of Portsmouth, RI; his much loved grandchildren, David and Shana Bolen and their children, Chase and Weston; Matthew Bolen; Andrew S., Glenn, and Joseph J. Dobrovolc; Vincent and Sarah Dobrovolc and their child Avery; Allison Dobrovolc, Tricia Marie Dobrovolc, and Colin Andrew Dobrovolc. He also leaves his siblings: Edward & Ruth Dobrovolc of Bristol, TN and Donald & Donna Dobrovolc of Inghams Mills; and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Henry Krahn and his wife Lucy of Rego Park, NY. Cyril was predeceased by his beloved wife, Barbara. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects on Friday, February 22, 2013 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at Enea Family Funeral Home, 24 W. Monroe Street, Little Falls. His funeral will begin with prayer at 9:00 am on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the funeral home, followed by his Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am in Holy Family Parish Church, celebrated by the Reverend Thomas Lawless. Procession will immediately follow to St. Mary's Cemetery, town of Herkimer, where Cyril will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife, Barbara. Cyril's family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Father Lawless for his spiritual comfort, and Hospice and Dr. Mills from Bassett, St. Johnsville, Primary Care Center, for the excellent care given. Those wishing may contribute in Cyril's memory to Hospice and Palliative Care, 4277 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, NY 13413, or Little Falls Hospital, 140 Burwell Street, Little Falls, NY 13365. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. The VFW will meet at the funeral home at 7:15 pm to conduct their service. The family is being cared for by Kevin E. Enea, Funeral Director. To leave a message of condolence, please visit our website at www.eneafamily.com.