Zygmunt P. Olbrys, Jr, 74, former science teacher and coach at Newtown High School, died at his Florida home on February 4 after a battle with cancer. He was born in New London, Conn., on October 29, 1942, the oldest son of Betty Donnelly and Zygmunt P. Olbrys.

Mr Olbrys graduated from New London High School and Central Connecticut State University, with a major in biology. He received a MS degree from the University of Bridgeport.

He taught biology, anatomy, and physiology at Newtown High School for 34 years. During this time, he was the varsity baseball coach and the varsity football coach. Along with his wife, Diane, he advised the senior class each year for more than 15 years. He was also the coach of the Ski Club. He took numerous trips to Europe, chaperoning students and parents.

After his retirement from teaching in 1999, he moved to Flagler Beach, where he pursued his love of golf. He was a member of the River Bend Golf Club. He also enjoyed fishing and traveling, including trips to many places around the world.

His loving wife of 33 years, Diane, as well as by his two brothers, Gregory K. Olbrys and Jeffrey V. Olbrys, survive him.

Donations in his memory may be made to Halifax Health Hospice in Daytona Beach, Fla., by visiting halifaxhealth.org.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 181 Ocean Avenue, New London. Friends are invited to visit between 5 to 7 pm on Friday, February 10. Burial will be at Cedar Grove Cemetery, 638 Broad Street, New London.