Obituaries

Jimmie E. Dobbins

January 26, 1934 - July 19, 2020

U.S. Veteran

DOBBINS: Jimmie Edward Dobbins, 86 of Groton, entered eternal life on July 19, 2020. He was born Jan. 26, 1934 in Ohio the son of the late Kenneth and Dora (Carpenter) Dobbins. Jimmie joined the US Navy at the age of 17. He meet his beloved wife Rosemarie Zito, while stationed at the sub base in Groton, they were united in marriage, on Jan. 11, 1958. During his service in the US Navy, he took his family on adventures in several east coast states, along with two tours at the Naval Station Rota in Spain. After 20 years of service, he retired at the rank of Chief in 1973. He later, was employed at Electric Boat, for 20 years. Besides his loving wife, Rosemarie of 62 years of marriage, he is survived by two children. Linda Dobbins Frazzo, and Kenneth James Dobbins. Two grandchildren, Michael Frazzo, and Rachel Frazzo. Funeral services and interment in St. Mary Cemetery were private. The Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave., New London, has been entrusted with his care.