Obituary of Thomas P. Dobbins, USAF, Ret.

USAF MSgt (Ret) Thomas P. Dobbins passed away February 28, 2014. Thomas was born December 29, 1933 in Springfield, MA., to the late Thomas and CozetteDobbins.After graduating high school, Thomas enlisted in theUnited State Air Force. Thomas served honorably inthe Korean and Vietnam conflicts. After 20 years ofdedicated service, he retired as Flight Line Chief at Peterson Air Force Base.He always kept 'em flying!Thomas married his girl, Salvenia Cavaretta, on June30, 1956. They were happily married for 55 years untilSalvenia's, death in 2011.Thomas is survived by his children: Thomas (Teresa)Dobbins, Michael Dobbins, Mark (Pia) Dobbins, Patricia(Kevin) Boedigheimer and Christine (Reid) Bishop;grandchildren: Sean, Jasmine, April, Mathew (Kerry), Mark(Kaylee), Sarah (Mike), Jason, Haley (Seph), Zayne(Alyssa), Talon, Lexie(Dexter) and Camryn; greatgrandchildren: Bailey, Jonathan, Seth, Kaleigh, Chloe and his niece Cathy Dobbins.A Memorial Mass celebrating Tom's life will beheld 10AM, Friday, March 14, 2014 at St. JosephCatholic Church, 1830 S. Corona. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 S. Hancock. Contributions may be made in his memory to the USO or the American Heart Association.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Friday, March 14, 2014 10:00AM St. Joseph Catholic Church 1830 South Corona Avenue Colorado Springs,, CO 80905 Phone: 719-632-9903 Cemetery Friday, March 14, 2014 12:00AM Evergreen Cemetery 1005 Hancock Expressway Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Phone: 719-578-6646