Dorothy Pietrowski Obituary

Obituary of Dorothy E. Pietrowski
Dorothy Pietrowski, a beloved longtime resident of Madison, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Morristown Medical Center, at the remarkable age of 100.
Born on December 26, 1924, Dorothy was the youngest of four daughters of the late Joseph and Tekla Pietrowski. Growing up in the Bayway section of Elizabeth, NJ she was raised in a strict, Polish Roman Catholic household. She graduated from Battin High School in Elizabeth in 1942.
Dorothy started her working career at Bamberger's in Newark as a sales associate. She later joined Public Service Electric and Gas Co. in Newark as an Administrative Assistant, advancing to become an Executive Assistant to the head of Human Resources. She retired from PSE&G in 1991 after 38 years and 2 months of service. Throughout her professional journey, she cultivated lasting friendships with her colleagues, bonds that continued to flourish long after her retirement.
Dorothy was not one to sit idle. She filled her retirement years with community service and activities in her beloved Madison. She was a devoted parishioner of Saint Vincent Martyr Church, and a member of their Rosary Society. She was also an active and giving member of The Thursday Morning Club, supporting their mission focused on women's health, literacy and equality, and offering her time and support to the Madison Community House.
She was also deeply involved with and passionate about the Madison Historical Society and the League of Historical Societies in the state. She joined the Madison Historical Society in 1988 as a benefactor. She held various positions including Corresponding Secretary and Publicity Chair in 1989, Historian, Chairperson for numerous committees and task forces, and President from 2001-2005. In 2025 she achieved the centenarian level membership. She continued to hold various Trustee positions after 2005 and in 2015 was awarded their first 'Trustee Emerita'. Dorothy remained involved in her later years and went into the office two days a week, tapering off to one day a week up until 2019.
A lover of culture and adventure, Dorothy had a deep appreciation for New York City, where she enjoyed attending operas in her younger years. She held a special place in her heart for Maine, a destination she visited many times, and she fondly remembered her travels to Iceland, which left a lasting impression on her spirit.
A woman of immense kindness and generosity, Dorothy was always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. Her love for her family and friends was boundless. She always sent greeting cards remembering every birthday and holiday. She was a devoted sister, aunt and friend who cherished everyone who was part of her life.
Dorothy's legacy of love, kindness, and community service will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She was a blessing to many, and her memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her.
In honoring her life, we celebrate a remarkable woman whose impact will not be forgotten.
Dorothy is survived by one nephew, Tod Sawicki and his wife Sherry; one niece, Andrea Spatola and her husband Ken; her great nieces & nephews Mackenzie Brock and her husband Nathan, Morgan Carter and her husband Thomas, and Macnair Sawicki; Avery Spatola, and Chase Spatola; and one great great-grand niece, Quinn Carter.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her three beloved sisters, Cecilia Stern and her husband Melvin, Helene Carroll and her husband Howard, and Marianne Sawicki and her husband Theodore.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the visitation for Dorothy to be held on Monday, October 13, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Madison Memorial Home, 159 Main Street, Madison.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Vincent Martyr Church, 26 Green Village Road, Madison. For those who wish to attend the mass virtually, please visit
Interment will immediately follow at St. Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Dorothy's memory to the