Thomas Dublinski

August 8, 1930 - November 26, 2015

Tom “the Dubber” Dublinski, devoted husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle passed away November 26th, 2015 surrounded by his family for whom he was the proud and beloved “patriarch”. Tom battled cancer for over 3 years. 
Tom was born in Chicago to Thomas M. and Rose Dublinski. He was raised in a strong Catholic family and was taught by nuns in elementary school; Jesuit Priests in high school. Tom’s family moved to Hinsdale, IL. where he attended high school and excelled in sports, especially football as a quarter back and was all Chicago area quarter back his senior year. Tom earned a scholarship to the University of Utah where he lettered 3 years, 1949-1954. He led The Utes to a conference championship in 1957 and placed 4th nationally in total offense. Tom was one of the greatest passing quarter backs at the U of U, and the first quarter back from The U of U to go on to play professional football. 
Tom played 11 years of pro ball. He played on 6 division leagues (4 NFL and 2 Canadian FL) and played in 2 NFL Champions with the Detroit Lions. He was the 1st pro quarter back to play offense and defense in the 1954 Chicago Tribune NFL Venus College All Stars. His first year with the Toronto Argonauts he threw 33 touch downs for a CFC Record. He played quarter back in the 1st Champion East-West All Star game in 1955.
Tom was inducted into the U of U Crimson Club Hall of Fame in 1993. At the U of U, he was an active and loyal Phi Delta Theta Fraternity brother. Tom met Jo Ann Hurley and married her in 1953. They had 5 children together and enjoyed 62 years of marriage. Tom was very successful in the insurance business. He was active in many community affairs including serving as a Grand Knight with The Knights of Columbus. Tom enjoyed golf, spectator sports and ‘Pinocle” 
Tom is survived by his wife Jo Ann; his brother James L.; 5 children Michael (Sue), Karen (George), Bill (Dori), Mary Jo (Paul Felstup) and Richard (Kathy); 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren with two more on the way.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, December 4, 2015 from 6PM to 8PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, SLC. Complimentary valet parking will be provided on the north side of the building. A memorial mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 11AM at Our Lady of Lourdes, 1065 E 700 S, Salt Lake City. 
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, http://www.mda.org, or to Hearts for Hospice, http://heartsforhospiceandhomehealth.com
 

In Loving Memory

JoAnne and family: so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. My sympathy and hopes for you at this time. He was one of the 'stars' of our high school class and always supported the newsletter with the latest news from his family. We will miss him. My best.

Marge Dickinson

Galesburg, IL

Jo and family. Tom and I have known each other for almost seventy years. He was our quarterback the senior year and boy where did he go from there !!! Utah and then into the pros I saw him play in Detroit when Bobby Lane was quarterback. This ole Swede will miss him. Pls keep me posted

Tom Lofgren

Naples. Florid Branson Missouri, Fl

Dublinkski Family, Our sympathies to the entire Dublinski Family. We always enjoyed seeing "Big T" when they visited their family here in Naperville. May all of your wonderful memories comfort you in the days to come.

Diane & Brian Bates

NAPERVILLE, Il

I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. In 1952-53 I met Tom and Jim and most of the other football players. He was always such a good guy.I never new him well and only heard about him once or twice in the following years My sympathy to all his loved ones

Sonny Gomez

West Valley, Ut

JoAnn and family,Our condolences from the McDonaldswe first met you and Tom back in 1958 when we were working at the CNR purchasing Dept. reintroduced again when Tom became my Head Coach with the East York Argos back in 1966,all who came in contact with the "Dubber" will miss him Loved but not forgotten Semper Fi

William "Morton" McDonald

Caledon,, On

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