Dolores Pogorzelski (nee Pytel) passed away on September 8, 2024.

Dolores was preceded in death by her husband John W. Pogorzelski, Jr

Dolores was a loving mother to her only son, Michael Poga (Linda), grandmother to Jenna (Mike), and doting great-grandmother to her grandson Mason. Dolores is also the dear sister to Connie O'Keefe (Jack) and many nieces and nephews. Dolores was also preceded in death by her in-laws, Victoria and John W. Pogorzelski, Senior, whom Dolores cared for later in life.

Dolores, daughter of John Pytel and Sophie (nee Stawarz), was a Philadelphia native and lived and worked in the city for the majority of her 91 years on this earth.

Her Philly roots showed in her dedication to Philadelphia sports teams, especially her Philadelphia Phillies, whom she rooted for faithfully every season. In regard to faith, she was a dedicated Catholic and like the blessed mother, her strongest faith connection, Dolores's favorite color was blue. From her eyes to her clothes to her shoes, blue was her color!

Dolores was a hard-working woman, she worked well past the age of retirement. She served in various positions through her life but ended her career with the Environmental Protection Agency. She proudly represented the agency by often buying her granddaughter Jenna all sorts of apparel from the company store!

In her younger years, Dolores enjoyed frequenting the seashore especially Wildwood, New Jersey where she met her husband, John. Dolores also enjoyed spending time with her friends where she was fondly remembered as "Big Dee". She also enjoyed seafood and a good polka.

Dolores loved spending time with her family, especially watching her great grandson Mason grow.

A Mass and viewing in memory of Dolores will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 9:30 AM at St. Adalbert Roman Catholic Church, 2645 E. Allegheny Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19134 followed by her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM. Interment Magnolia Cemetery.