Dorothy P Muszynski
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Dorothy P Muszynski

  • November 16, 2011
  • Winter Park, Florida
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“Lisa - I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: Joel Batten - FL

“Lisa, My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family at this diffuclt time. Sincerely, Mike Petrucelli ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: Mike Petrucelli - FL

“Lisa, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: Dale Hendrix - Dallas, TX

“Im so sorry for your loss. May you find peace in this difficult time....Randy ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: Randy Roberson - Birmingham, AL

“You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Cherish the memories of your loving mother! May you find peace. ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: Kelly Saba - sarasota, FL

“Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May peace be with you. ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Rana Rittgers-Simonds and family - GA

“I had the honor of working with Dottie for several years at ORMC. She was a wonderful person and a great mentor. My condolences are with the family. ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: Barbara Poston - Sorrento, FL

“Stacey and I are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: Chip and Stacey Villarrubia - GA

“Maria and Family - You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May God hold you in the palm of His hands and give you comfort. ...Read More » ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: Debbie Clifton - FL

“My families thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this difficult time. ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: Myrna Jreij - Longwood, FL

“Aunt Dot you were so many things to all of us. To me a special part of my life and you will always be. You will be missed. I'm sending love to...Read More » ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: valorie stover quarles - TN

“We only met Dot a few times. She was so full of life and was fun to be around. She adored her family and showed us what a kind & wonderful person...Read More » ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: Dennis and Denise Stout - TX

“My incredible, wonderful, beautiful mother gave us the priceless gift of unconditional love. She lived her life being kind and responsible leaving...Read More » ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: maria smith - Longwood, FL

“Dottie, we will miss you and the wonderful times we had with you and your beloved John. God Bless you. Thank you for being my sponsor and making me...Read More » ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: Mike and Cindi Briche - FL


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Dorothy Pesce Muszynski died peacefully on November 16, 2011 in Winter Park, surrounded by her children. Dorothy was born December 20, 1924 in New York City, the proud daughter of Italian immigrants Carolina Roseo and Pietro Pesce. Dot, as she was known to family and friends, was one of 7 children. She attended Sidney High School in Sidney, NY and went on to nursing school in Binghamton, NY.

Upon graduation, she moved back to New York City with her twin sister Pauline, working at The Jewish Hospital of Brooklyn in Crown Heights. They lived together at the hospital, due to housing shortages caused by WWII, later moving to the former Coast Guard Barracks on Chambers Street in downtown Manhattan, and working at a hospital in Midtown.

In 1949, Dot moved to Orlando, FL with her son, Raymond. At The Air Base Grill in Orlando, she met the restaurant's owner John Muszynski. After coyly declining several times, John wore her down and she agreed to a date. They were married on October 30, 1952 in Baltimore, MD. Together they raised 5 wonderful children.

Dot was a tireless worker and a devoted mother, balancing caring for her children while working full-time as a nurse, even when her husband John had to spend the summers abroad, working as a radio officer on merchant ships. She had a nursing career that spanned 45 years at many Orlando hospitals, working for over 20 years as a nurse and administrator at Orange Memorial Hospital, as well as a Public Health Nurse for Orange County. Towards the end of her career, she worked to develop and implement national standards of review for the medical profession.

In the mid-1980s, she and John retired to St. Augustine, FL, enjoying exercising on the beach and dancing to her favorite Big Band tunes at the local Elks Club and the VFW. In her retirement, she also developed a passion for travel, travelling throughout the US and visiting her granddaughter Nikki Moore in Argentina.

Dorothy is survived by her son Raymond Palermo and his wife Lucia, her daughter Jonette Sawyer and her husband Paul, daughter Maria Smith and her husband Michael, daughter Lisa DuPont and her husband Allen, and daughter Claire Bryson and her husband John, as well as her three granddaughters, nine grandsons, and two great-grandchildren. Dorothy is also survived by her sister Mary Stover of Maitland and her brother Dr. Louis Pesce of Longwood, as well as eight nieces and one nephew. Dorothy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, John, their infant daughter Marcie, her sister Pauline, and her brothers, Frank, Joseph and Anthony.