Lou Dombal Passes Away

[LongIslandJam]

Lou Dombal, a racing pioneer at Freeport Stadium, owner of the 656 and 959 modifieds in the 1950's and 1960's, passed away this past Thursday night. Dombal is also the father of one of the Jam's friends, favorite posters, and former Charger driver, Dan Dombal. On behalf of LongIslandJam.com, we send our sincerest condolences...

[RGeeProductions]

I wish Dan and Lou's family the best through this hard time.

[W. J.]

Things like this are never easy, I hope your Dad is comfortable at this time and is on the road to recovery. My thoughts are with you and your family.

[x_factor]

Dan and family, keep the faith your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Your Dad is a trooper he will pull through this .

[Jaws]

Our prayers are with Lou and his family.

[MODFAN15]

Get well soon Lou Dombal from all the member's of Anderson Racing

[unowho243]

Get well Mr. Dombal! My prayers are with you, Dan and the rest of your family :(

[DAN D.]

It still has not sunk in that my dad has a severe stroke with severe brain damage. Very tough seeing him in intensive care on a fully operational ventilator in a comatose state three days now. Last night, he took a turn for the worse as far as being put on the ventilator, because of breathing problem from the stroke. I can tell you this, for those who do not know, He is absolutely a Real true old school mechanic from starting turning wrenches at the age of 5 (1929) in a junk yard behind his house, had his own car at 12 years old, World War II mechanic and heavy machinery, owned his own automotive mechanical business from 1944-1967, taught automotive in veeb (boces) Garden City Park, 5 years, and then managed a Texaco gas station for 9 years in Albertson. Master Mechanic with the highest ASE ratings in ALL fields, on to Delahanty Auto School as head instructor for 11 years in Hempstead, til 1987, when at the age of 63, became the master maintenance technician at American Golf Corp at the Golf Course by Throgs Neck Bridge for the next 11 years, retiring in 1998 at the age of 74. My Dad is now 83 years old and just celebrated his 59th year as a father to my Older and only Brother Michael, as well as celebrating his 46 th year as a True hero with great human, life values and wisdom and Father, Best Friend, and really My Best man (also in my wedding) with me.

As far as stock car racing,he owned and maintained two modifieds from 1946-1961, the #656 driven by Tex Ring and the #959 driven by Billy Dee's (lutes). Then in 1965, got me into a quarter midget at the age of 4, thru the age of 17, where we ran and I drove a top finishing car for most of the years, along with Mike Ewanisko, and Tony Ferrente.
He told me on this Father's Day about retarding the ignition timing on the stock cars with a choke cable and housing, so that the drivers could step on the gas pedal all the way without worrying about spinning tires and getting loose and there was no pre-detonation on the head of the piston. Hmm? Same priniciple as somethings today, only 60 years ago..

Thanks for listening to me blab, and all I can do is as for your Prayers, that he has the outcome which God plans for him, Thanks Dan Dombal x #63. Raffled off Charger 2004.
Below are a few of the many hundred pics I took of my Dad, just double click the pics for bigger size. Thanks again for listening to me vent. Thanks Jam and The Racing Community.

[Dwight Clock]

Lou and family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[x_factor]

hey dan. any updates bro

[DAN D.]

not good , ttyl -thanks all

[rydogg97]

god bless dan!!stay strong!!

[DAN D.]

My Dad Passed Away At 10:12 Pm On The 6-28

[Dwight Clock]

May he rest in peace and may God be with you and the rest of your family, Dan.

[LongIslandJam]

My sincerest condolences to Dan, Mike, & family and friends. I'm sorry to hear of your loss, and I'm glad I got to meet a legendary Modified owner. If there's anything we can do, let us know...

[Ace]

I'm sorry to hear about your loss Dan and family.

[310fig8]

Dan
I am sorry to hear about your dad. May he rest in peace.
Bill Stockert

[Rubbin&Racin]

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family Dan. May you all remember your Dad in your memories and smile. We wish you comfort in your time of sorrow. Rest in Peace Lou.
Love,
Andy & Jo-
LM #84

[Tower Man]

The entire JTL Enterprises Racing Organization is sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and yours though this difficult time.

[CIN]

All my prayers for you and your family for your loss. Know that we are all here for you if you need anything.

Cindy Johnson

[debbie33]

We are sorry to hear of your loss Dan. Our prayers go out to you and your family.

[Mortgage Guy]

Sorry for your loss Dan.

[DAN D.]

JUST A FEW OF RACING PHOTOS, I WILL LET YOU KNOW THE ARRANGEMENTS WHEN I FIND OUT . sorry caps..

1st pic is Dexter Park April 15th 1951 my DAD is all the ways to the left

2cd Edddie B. and Dad

3rd The 959 winning 1955 freeport?

2004 Dan D Racing

[rockandrollcafe]

Dan-
I am so sorry. I know what your dad meant to you. Hopefully the fact that you were such a great son to him will give you a little comfort. If there is anything I could do, please give me a call.
"Race in Peace Lou Dombal"

[W. J.]

Dan, so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Having gone through the same experience only a few months ago, my sympathy goes out to you and your brother Mike, and also to the rest of Lou Dombal's family. May he rest in peace and race well in Heaven.

[The Bullfather]

Dan, I'm truly sorry for your loss. May God bring peace to you and your family. Godspeed Lou.

selah
Peter Milano

[Tracy87BB]

Dan, we are sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family, as well as all of those who were touched by your father in his long and illustrious life, are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Chirico Family
Chris, Tracy & Bryan

[RGeeProductions]

Dan. Very sorry to hear of your loss.
My prayers are for you and your family.

[Charlie's Angel]

I'm so sorry Dan. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that he is in a better place. I'm sure he is watching from above with great pride. Charlie and I send our deepest heartfelt sympathies.

[bulldozer]

Sorry for your loss dan.Keep him in your heart he will never be gone.

[unowho243]

My deepest condolences go out to Dan and the entire Dombal family

[Jaws]

Sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace.

[broz]

My sincerest condolences to you and family Dan. God Bless you ALL through this time.

[LongIslandJam]

Funeral Arrangements are as follows:

New Hyde Park Funeral Home
506 Lakeville Dr
(516) 352-8989

Times:
Saturday, June 30, 2007-Sunday, July 1, 2007
2:00PM-4:30PM & 7:00PM-9:30PM

Monday will be burial in Calverton.

Thanks Vinny & Tammy Marshall for the information.

[BBWIFE]

Just saw this Dan, We send our deepest sympathy and know that we will be thinking of you and your family.

Anthony & Tracy Aiello

[99racing]

Our deepest condolences go out to Dan and the entire Dombal family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.


Kim & Jason & Kailey Carpenter

[RickFigure8]

Dan my condolences to you and the rest of the family.

Rick Swanson

[x_factor]

Dan, Our deepest condolences to you and your family. May you find comfort at this time of need. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.

vinny and tammy

[btgoss]

I am truly sorry for your loss Dan. I hope you find the strength to make it through this tough time.