Adolf Przybyla, 92, of Dartmouth died July 29, 2013 at Sakonnet Bay Manor after a long illness.
He was the husband of the late Emilia (Mulawka) Przybyla with whom he shared 56 years of marriage.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late John and Katarzyna (Dziedzic) Przybyla, he lived in Dartmouth most of his life.
Mr. Przybyla was a communicant of St. Julie Billiart Church.
He was formerly employed as an electrical engineer at New Bedford Gas and Edison Electric for many years until his retirement. He was a member of the Stetson Club.
Mr. Przybyla was a graduate of New Bedford High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University. He was a member of Phi Gamma Phi Fraternity.
Mr. Przybyla served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He enjoyed gardening and tending to his apple trees.
Survivors include 3 sons, Peter Przybyla and his wife Jane of Barrington, RI, Paul Przybyla of Shirley, MA and Michael Przybyla of New Ipswich, NH; a daughter, Frances Holloway and her husband Tom of Madison, CT; 4 grandchildren; and 2 nephews.
He was the brother of the late Edward Przybyla.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford Wednesday, July 31st at 10:30 AM. Funeral Mass at St. Julie Billiart Church at 11:30 AM. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery.