Phyllis J. Dobrindt
Phyllis J. Dobrindt, 92, a resident of Texas since 2013, previously of New York, passed away on November 3rd, 2025. She was born on March 15, 1933, to Ida and Phillip Lombardi.
Phyllis is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, James Edward Dobrindt, Sr.; her parents, Ida and Phillip Lombardi; and her sister Genevieve Piccarelli.
She is survived by her son, James E. Dobrindt, Jr. (Sue), along with (Pat). Daughters, Patricia Willingham (Warren) and Doreen Garrity (Michael). Her grandchildren, Joy Payant, Jammie Lilly (Howard), Anna Cox (Hank), Christina Williams, and Timothy Garrity (Brooke). Phyllis is also survived by her 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Phyllis was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Pearland. She retired after 15 years of service at Tonawanda High School in Tonawanda, New York.
A memorial service will be held at Crowder Funeral Home, 2422 E Broadway St, Pearland, Texas 77581, on Monday, November 17th, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. with Pastor Brian Jensen officiating. The family will begin receiving guests at 6:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made in Phyllis’s name to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
Phyllis was a wonderful woman and friend. She and my mother worked together in the Tonawanda Sr. High School cafeteria for several years! Mom’s favorite nickname for Phyllis was”Red”. Along with her husband, Jim, my parents continued a long lasting friendship with them. We visited them at their “plantation” in the Southern Tier of WNY, then Mom and I were able to visit with them at their home in Port Richie, Fl. Mom and I were also able to visit them in Houston. Every time they got together, it was a great visit, remembering old times! I have wonderful memories that I will always cherish. Hopefully, my parents will be visiting with Phyllis and Jim in Heaven! Love always❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
Our deepest condolences to Doreen and Mike, and the entire Dobrindt family, on the loss of their mother. We knew Phyllis briefly through our friendship with the Garritys, and were so touched to witness the deep love and caring shown by them towards Phyllis over the past several years. Our prayers go out to the entire family for comfort and peace, and the blessings of knowing that Phyllis will spend eternity with her Lord and Creator.
Our sincerest condolences Pat, Warren, Anna, Chrissy and extended family.
We know it’s been a difficult time. We pray the Lord will comfort and give you His peace. God bless.