Funeral Services Set For Media Man Who Died In Bermuda

MEDIA, PA – Funeral services have been set for Mark Dombroski, 19, of Media, who tragically died after a 35-foot fall in Bermuda while on a rugby club trip in March with St. Joseph's University.

A viewing will be held from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 6 in the patio at Archmere Academy, 3600 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont DE 19703.

A funeral mass is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 7 in the in the theater at Archmere Academy. with interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery at Orange Street and Highland Avenue in Media.

Additional calling hours will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 5 at Rigby Harting & Hagan Funeral Home, 15 E. Fourth St., Media PA 19063 for those who are unable to attend services at Archmere Academy.

Dombroski, a St. Joe's freshman, went missing Sunday, March 18 in Bermuda while there for a rugby tournament.

His body was found on March 19 a dry moat at the bottom of a 35-foot cliff in the Devonshire parish near the police headquarters.

A forensic pathologist ruled Dombroski died from injuries suffered in the fall.

Dombroski's full obituary is below:

Obituary courtesy of Rigby Harting & Hagan Funeral Home

MARK LEE DOMBROSKI, age 19 of Media, PA, was found deceased on March 19, 2018 (Feast of St. Joseph) in Bermuda, because of injuries sustained from a fall. He was raised in Media, PA and was the youngest son of John and Lisa (Lynn) Dombroski. Mark attended Nativity BVM School, Waldron Mercy Academy, Archmere Academy and was a freshman at St. Joseph’s University. He was a loved member of each school community, and his loss is mourned by them.

Mark is survived by his loving and proud big brothers, John and Kevin Dombroski, as well as Aunts & Uncles: Kathy and Rodger Davis, Frank and Lorraine Lynn, Tony and Janet Dombroski, and George and Cheryl Dombroski, as well as cousins: Elise Mattila, Tara, Stephen and Joseph Dombroski.

Mark had a friendly and "lit from within" personality and was a blessing to many beyond his family. Many have commented on his encouraging, positive attitude and beautiful smile. Mark wanted all to be happy, as he was. He helped many friends get through tough times. He loved Jesus and was an Altar Server at Nativity BVM and participated in numerous summer Mission trips to Appalachia with Media Presbyterian Church to help build and renovate homes.

Mark was a gifted athlete, and a spirited competitor. He exceled at each sport he tried. He was a Co-captain of both the Archmere Football and Rugby teams. He played Wide Receiver, Safety and was Punter & Kicker. In Rugby he played Wing and Full Back and received numerous Tournament and State awards, including MVP for the Delaware State Championship. He played Rose Tree and high school Soccer and was named All-Conference at Archmere. A gifted sprinter, he ran track for Nativity, and each year ran in the Archdiocesan CYO finals, frequently medaling in sprints and long jump. At Archmere, he qualified in long jump for the DE State Championship. He was on the Media Little League District Team and played CYO Basketball as well as Media Hoops. Mark was recruited by numerous Universities for Rugby; he selected St. Joseph’s University. He played varsity and was in Bermuda for the Ariel Re Bermuda International Sevens tournament as part of a team from St. Joseph’s University.

Mark enjoyed time in Brigantine, NJ wakeboarding, boating, and eating sunset bayside meals with family and friends. His family knows his love will always surround them.

Mark’s family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to

Mark Dombroski Foundation, c/o James Flanagan & Associates, 28 West Eagle Road, Suite 204, Havertown, PA 19083 or https:www.gofundme.com/mark-dombroski

The Foundation’s focus will be youth education, athletics, and safety.