Frank P. Doroski, a Pioneer Farmer

Frank P. Doroski, Remembered as a Pioneer Farmer

Adapted from his 1977 obituary

Frank P. Doroski, a respected lifelong farmer from Aquebogue, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 1977 at Central Suffolk Hospital. He was 81.

Born on January 8, 1896, in Cutchogue, Mr. Doroski dedicated his life to farming. He launched Long Island’s first commercial turkey farm on West Lane (House #94) in Aquebogue and later operated a grading house for purchasing and shipping potatoes — ventures that helped shape the region’s agricultural landscape.

A devoted member of his community, Mr. Doroski served as a trustee of St. Isidore’s Roman Catholic Church (pictured in 1907) and was active in its Holy Name Society. He was also a former member of the Knights of Columbus and belonged to the Riverhead Polish Independent Club.

Family and friends gathered for a prayer service at the Danowski Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 13. A Mass of Christian Burial was held the following morning at St. Isidore’s Church, with interment at St. John’s Cemetery in Riverhead.

Mr. Doroski was survived by his wife, Justina, of Aquebogue; 11 children: Walter, Conrad, Helen Strebel, and Mary Tamiski, all of Aquebogue; Alex, John, Mary Balnis, Justine Causey, Hedwig Koy, and Albina Sujecki, all of Riverhead; and Bertha Wilcenski of Mattituck.

Frank was also survived by a brother, Dr. William Doroski of Riverhead; a sister, Agnes Ruskowski of Calverton; half-brothers Albin Zaleski of Jordansville, N.Y., and Raymond Zaleski of Jamesport; and half-sisters Helen Gadzinski of Jamesport and Justine Zaleski of New York City.

Mr. Doroski’s legacy continues today through his large family that included 43 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren when he died.