Domenick B. Sorbello

Domenick B. Sorbello

April 8, 1933- August 27, 2024

VIGIL SERVICE: Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 7:00PM at West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha with VISITATION from 5:00-7:00PM.  MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 10:30 AM at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 4804 Grover Street, Omaha.

INTERMENT: Hillcrest Cemetery, with Military Honors and Omaha Police Honor Guard.

 In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Josie Harper Hospice House or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

To view live broadcasts of the service, please visit www.heafeyheafey.com and click the “Live Cast” button at the top of the home page.

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On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, our loved one Domenick B. Sorbello of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away at the age of 91.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Vito and Sarah; siblings: Lucille, Sam, and Bill.  He is survived by his brother, Anthony; his beloved wife of 71 years, Joyce DeLaney Sorbello; sons: Donald, Thomas, Ronald and Dan; daughters: Linda Drabek (Larry), Diane Fucinaro (Ron), and Lora Sorbello (Chuc); grandchildren: Stacie, Faith, Angie, Sarah, Ryan (Jade), Derek, Rosa, and Jake; great-grandchildren: Brandon, Jordan, Kaidyn, Mariah, Rhianna, Danielle, A.J., Sicily, Domenick, and Leota; sister-in-law, Ruth; and many nieces and nephews.

Domenick served in the United States Army and worked for Union Pacific Railroad.  He was a Santa Lucia member, State President of Fraternal Order of Police from 1983 to 1996, and Executive Board member and past Vice President of the Omaha Police Union.  After 34 years of service, he retired from the Omaha Police Department as a Police Sergeant.

Dad enjoyed hunting, handball, softball, bowling, tinkering in the shed, working on cars, and having coffee with the guys and his best friend, Jack. Oh, let’s not forget the adventures at Domenick’s Donuts!

Dad’s favorite things were making Italian cheese, drinking Vitamin D milk, Las Vegas, playing cards at home with Mom, and spending time with loved ones and friends.

Dad was an old soul, so when he wanted to start using the computer and Facebook, there was a lot of eye rolling—and poor Frank T.!  Dad never could get the hang of Emojis and modern abbreviation, so with his definition of “LOL,” we say good-bye from him to you with him signing off—

Lots Of Love

 

16 Comments

  • michael anthony salzbrenner Posted August 29, 2024 3:20 pm

    he was the best so sorry diane

  • Tom Zoucha Posted August 29, 2024 3:27 pm

    I (Tom) had the honor of working for Domenick for a number of shift changes. The safety and welfare of his crew always came first. He was one of the most well regarded law enforcement professionals we have ever known. May he rest in peace. Tom and Dianna Zoucha

    • Tom Posted August 29, 2024 7:27 pm

      On behalf of my family I would like to thank you for speaking so highly of my father. His time on the department and everyone he worked with meant very much to him. Lora Sorbello

  • Mary Kay Mahoney Posted August 29, 2024 7:32 pm

    So so sorry to hear this sad news. Domenick was one of the best. Thoughts & prayers to you & your family Diane.

  • Phillip Huston Posted August 29, 2024 9:39 pm

    It was my privilege to work with Domenick as a patrol officer in my early years on the department. He was one of the most respected Sergeants on our Omaha Police Department. God bless you, Domenick. Phil Huston

  • Phillip Huston Posted August 30, 2024 12:34 pm

    I had the privilege of working with Domenick as my Sergeant in the early part of my career. Domenick was one of the most well-respected Sergeants on the Omaha Police Department, truly one of Omaha’s finest. With my sincere condolences. Phil Huston

  • Dan Cisar Posted August 30, 2024 1:39 pm

    I met Domenick many years ago when I was an OPD intern. He was one of warmest, kindest officers I had met and I never forgot him or the lasting impression he made on me. I’m certain many others who had the privaledge of knowing him would agree. My condolences to his family. Rest assured he was beloved my many.

  • Owen Thorsen Posted August 30, 2024 7:43 pm

    Sgt. Sorbello was my Sergeant on many evenings when I was a young police officer.

    Sgt. Sorbello was an outstanding leader and he had a deep amount of patience within him.

    I’m sure he reached deep into his teaching skills when I worked for him.

  • Shelby moore Posted August 31, 2024 4:14 am

    He was the sweetest guy with lots ❤️ we loved him dearly. ❤️ shelby

  • Greg Stanzel Posted August 31, 2024 7:47 pm

    I met Dominic when I was a young officer in the late 70s. He was the kind of supervisor that you wanted to for. He was always there to back up his guys and help young officers just starting out. Sergeant.Sarbello had the rare combination of guts, professionalism and, compassion that made him universally liked by everyone that he worked with.. Rest in peace Sgt

  • Sarah Sorbello Posted September 1, 2024 3:21 pm

    The greatest grandpa in the entire world. The love you had for your grand kids was unmatched! My childhood was filled with memories I will hold dear to my heart forever, including the best Grandpa hugs, endless buffets and the reason I’m addicted to ludens cherry cough drops. You never missed an opportunity to tell us how loved we were. I could never thank you enough for loving us the way you did. I love you forever.

  • Wayne Melcher Posted September 2, 2024 7:32 am

    Condolences to your entire family on the lose of a great man

  • Dana Throener Posted September 2, 2024 8:45 am

    The best! My friend and mentor. Sorry for your loss.

  • Carol Lehotyak Posted September 3, 2024 10:07 pm

    So sorry for your loss. So many good memories of all the ball games, going to the bar afterwards with all the kids to going to Piccolo,’s usually once a week. Such good times we had. Prayers to all the family.
    Carol Lehotyak

  • Tom Donaghy Posted September 4, 2024 3:04 pm

    Linda, Diane and family. My sincere condolences to you as grieve the loss of Dom. He was a warm and compassionate man, who always met you with a friendly greeting. May the Lord be with you during this sad time.
    Tom Donaghy

  • Marie Hanssen Posted September 4, 2024 4:43 pm

    RIP to uncle Don. I love you. I’m sorry I couldn’t come home to say goodbye. However, you are Ohana so you’re spirit livings within the family and I.

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