Roger J. Medeika

WASHINGTON -- Roger J. Medeika, 74, a resident of Medeika Lane, passed away Friday night, Feb. 27, 2009, at his home in Washington, after a long battle with cancer and asbestosis.

Mr. Medeika was born in Norwalk, Conn., March 2, 1934, the son of Joseph and Frances Harco Medeika.

Mr. Medeika served in the U.S. Army and after serving his country was employed as a pipefitter for 57 years.

He was a member of the Plumbers Local 777, The Union Senior Citizens, and The Norwalk Boat Club in Connecticut. He loved tinkering and building houses, and when the weather was right he could be found on Washington pond in his tug boat. He also volunteered helping out with both the Union and Windsor fairs. He was awarded a 55-year membership certificate from the United Association of Journeymen in the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry for all of his hard work and dedication that he put into the field.

He is predeceased by his son Joseph R. Medeika.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years Patricia Medeika of Washington; a daughter Maria Medeika-Lucarelli of Deep River, Conn.; a son Robert Bruce of Washington; three grandsons Joshua Medeika of Norwalk, Conn., Joseph Primo Lucarelli of Deep River, Conn. and Benjamin Alceo of Lucarelli of Deep River, Conn.; a granddaughter April Maria of Lucarelli; his Brother John Medika of Washington; and several nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:15 p.m., conducted by Father Mark Reinhardt on Tuesday, March 3, at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro ME 04572.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Roger's name to Handicap Access for Union Fairgrounds, c/o Elmer Savage, 174 Barrett Hill Road, Union ME 04862.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro ME 04572.