Photo courtesy of Thornridge Funeral Home - Dolton (Janusz Family Funeral Service)
Dolton, Illinois
Dec 13, 1920 – Mar 15, 2012
John J. Rogala, age 91, late of South Holland. U.S. Marine Corps WWII Purple Heart Recipient Veteran. Participated in the capture of Tarawa and Saipan. Beloved husband of Rose (nee Lotito); devoted son of the late Matthew and Agnes Rogala and Dennis and Victoria O'Keefe; loving brother of...
Read MoreUncle Johnny, you were always an inspiration to me and I am proud to have you as a godfather. I love you and will miss you terribly! Thank you for your service to our country. Your goddaughter and niece, Kerry
Kerry Keane
March 18, 2012 | Lansing
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Tom Dwan
March 18, 2012 | South Holland, IL
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home
March 18, 2012 | Dolton, IL
Uncle John...
You were a True American Hero and a member of "The Greatest Generation."
What you and countless others like you
offered up on the beaches and in the jungles of the Pacific and the forests and fields of Europe could never be understood by any but combat veterans.
Just a shell of yourself for the past seven years you were still a "walking miracle." I truly regret not being there to mourn your passing and possibly have the Honor to carry you...
March 17, 2012
