Charles William Dubauskas

Charles W. Dubauskas April 29, 1928 – March 7, 2020 This is our father’s “DASH” Charles William Dubauskas was born in Waterbury, CT on April 29, 1928. He is the oldest of three children, son of the late Charles and Helen (Sabalauskas). Beloved husband of the late Dorothy T. (Kupstas), whom he married on April 30, 1955 at St. Joseph’s Lithuanian Church in Waterbury, CT. Charles is survived by his loving children, Charles (Karen), David (Denise), Mary Helen (Bob) Stockton, John, Donna (Rick) Catron, and Theresa (Brian Kedzierski) Dubauskas. He cherishes his fourteen grandchildren; Jennifer Ninowski, Nicole Dubauskas, Christopher (Terri) Stockton, Amanda Dubauskas, Matthew (Molly) Stockton, Danielle (Bill) Goward, Sarah (John) Janiszewski, David (Nichole) Ninowski, Jenna Kedzierski, Dane Ninowski, Arianna Dubauskas, Justina Kedzierski, Jasmine Dubauskas and Nicholas Dubauskas, and adores his precious eighteen great- grandchildren Noah, Rylee, Lania, Alexander, Samuel, Isabella, Peyton, Emmeline, Liam, Kameron, Larissa, Kaiden, Nora, Mackenzie, Beckham, Jordan, Hunter and Tennessee Rose. Dear brother of Kenneth (Angela), and late Richard (the late Rose). Special Uncle of several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Charles is a graduate of St. Joseph’s School and Leavenworth Technical High School, Class of 1946. Nicknamed, “Red”, Charles’ favorite subjects were chemistry, geometry, and shop practice and stamp collecting. After graduation, he was a soda jerk and worked at Scovill. In 1950, he went to serve his country in the United States Army. He held the rank of Sgt. Major and was a member of the 2nd Armored Division “Hell on Wheels”, during the Korean War. Charles and Dorothy moved to Michigan to find work in the auto industry. He was employed at Ford Motor Company for five years and then he was hired at General Motors, Fisher Body #21, as a tool and die operator, where he retired at 55 years of age. He loved his home in Westland since 1956. He was considered quite the handyman and carpenter, assisting with constructing his upstairs addition and other home improvement projects his family dubbed Charles the “King of Formica”, and his children were his assistants. He enjoyed playing slow pitch softball Union Local #157; he was nominated MVP due to a “No Hitter” in slow pitch in 1970 winning 100 games. In his younger years, he tried out as a pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers in New York. He was an avid fan of the New York Yankees. He had the opportunity to attend Super Bowl XXIII in Miami. A man that loved to cook when he had the time made a delicious meatloaf and loved making one of our Christmas Eve traditions, kugelis, the breakfast of Lithuanians. After his retirement, Charlie enjoyed golf, tennis, fishing, basking in the sun, collecting and playing vinyl records and compact discs consisting of his favorite “Crooners” of yester year. A devout Catholic, he was a longtime parishioner of St. Damian Catholic Church, and a CYO member. Charlie enjoyed having lunch with his family and friends. He was thankful for his loving and supportive wife and family. A quote from his 90th birthday celebration, “I am one lucky guy, with this beautiful family, Unbelievable!” I love all of you. Visitation Thursday, March 12, 2020 from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a Scripture service at 6:30 PM at the WM. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. (4Blks E. of Wdw.) Royal Oak. Instate Friday 9:30 AM until time of Mass 10:30 AM at Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church, Berkley. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. The family wishes to express their sincerest gratitude for the loving care Charles received at Brookdale of Troy since 2012 and Brookdale Hospice since 2019. Memorial Contributions may be made in Charles memory to the Capuchins. Share your memories at www.SullivanFuneralDirectors.com ACIULABAI - Thank you in Lithuanian for all those who took the time to visit Charlie

Charles William Dubauskas

April 29, 1928 - March 7, 2020