Edward V. Rokita

ROKITA, Edward V. Edward V. Rokita, 77, husband of Alix Polakevich Rokita passed away on Sunday, (December 12, 2004) at his residence. He was born on April 21, 1927 in New York son of Theresa "Tessie" Dickey Rokita of Colchester and the late Valentine Rokita. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a graduate of Central University where he received his B.A. and then went on to receive his Masters Degree from the University of Connecticut. He taught for 42 years Science for the Glastonbury School System. He was also a postal worker for the Colchester Post Office. A member of the Colchester Fish and Game Club where he was very active serving as past treasurer and vice president. He served on the Colchester Board of Education as secretary, the Colchester Planning and Zoning Committee, coached for the Colchester Little League, was an EMT on Fishers Island, Committee member and Chairperson of Ducks Unlimited Fisher Island Chapter. Served on the Colchester Library Building Committee. He loved boating, photography, light plane flying and held a private pilot's license. Surviving, besides his wife and mother, he leaves two daughters, Linda Savoie and her fiance, Paul Ravenelle of Montville, Terri and son-in-law, Mark Chemerynski of Colchester; a sister, Julia Ruszala of Colchester; six grandchildren, Charity and Hannah Chemerynski, Sarah Kinney, Nic Savoie, Shaun Savoie and Cherri Savoie; several nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, 11 a.m. from the Belmont Funeral Home, 144 South Main St., Colchester. Burial will be private with full military honors. There are no calling hours. Please omit flowers. Donations to Edward Rokita Scholarship Fund, c/o Bacon Academy, Norwich Ave., Colchester, CT 06415.