Mr. Nicholas Bobrovsky

Nicholas Bobrovsky passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. He was born in Czechoslovakia in 1930 to George Bobrovsky and Catherine Troitsky. During WWII, he immigrated to Paris, France with his parents and younger brother, the late Alexander Bobrovsky. In 1958, after graduating from high school in Paris, he immigrated to the US. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and became a naturalized citizen. He graduated from New York University in 1961 with a Degree in Electrical Engineering. While in Paris, he met and married his wife, the former Marina Baratoff. Nick began working at Otis Elevator. However, he spent most of his career as an engineer for GE Ordinance Systems until his retirement in 1991. His faith and love of God and the Orthodox Church in America were paramount in his life. He was a devout member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Pittsfield and served as the parish council president for 34 years. In addition, he served as a member of the Diocesan Council of New England. His interest in watercolor painting grew into a talent in writing icons, many of which cover the walls of St. Nicholas Church and hang in several churches in New England. Nick and Marina traveled to many different countries but especially enjoyed their annual vacation in Myrtle Beach every fall. Cape Cod had a special place in their heart. They loved hunting for mushrooms in the forests of Wellfleet and Truro. Nick also loved the Berkshires where he enjoyed skiing and serving as a ski patrol at the Mt. Greylock Ski Club. He enjoyed biking the Cheshire bike trail with Marina. Nick had a passion for gardening, growing a robust garden every year. Most importantly, he believed in helping others and answered the call from many friends. Nick was predeceased in 2022 by Marina, one day before their fifty-ninth wedding anniversary. In October of 2023, he left his beloved Pittsfield to move to Chelmsford, MA to be closer to his daughter. He became a regular communicant of Holy Trinity Cathedral in Boston, MA. The highlight of his week was attending liturgy on Sunday. He is survived by his two daughters Natasha Rocheleau and her husband Chris of Alexandria, VA and Kathy O’Gara and her husband Glenn of Billerica, MA. He is also survived by his six grandchildren- Julia, Katie, Hannah, Gus (Google), Matt and Lexi. Funeral Notice: All services will be held at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church at 1304 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Friday, March 14, 2025 7:00 pm – Memorial Service Saturday, March 15, 2025 9:30 am - Divine Liturgy 11:00 am – Funeral, followed by burial at Pittsfield Cemetery. Donations in Nicholas’s memory can be made to St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 1304 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Flowers should be delivered to Dwyer Funeral Home at 776 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.