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Constance Rogalewicz Obituary
Constance L. Connie Rogalewicz, 75, of Bethlehem passed away on Wednesday August 17, 2011 at St. Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem. She was born on May 22, 1936 in Wilkes Barre, PA, daughter of the late August and Wanda (Zbszewski) Yankoski. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Rogalewicz who died this past September. Connie was a receptionist at the Catholic Social Agency in Allentown and a professional hairdresser. She was a member and volunteer at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Bethlehem. Connie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her kindness, faith, and passion for living will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Survivors: She will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Joseph A. Rogalewicz, and Frank J. Rogalewicz and wife, Ivelisse; daughters, Christine Jones, Nancy Nonnemacher, wife of James, Roseann Charles, wife of Tim, and Jean Schantz, wife of Gary; sisters, Mildred Cericola and Geraldine Brennan; and 11 grandchildren. Services: A viewing will be held on Sunday August 21, 2011 at the Connell Funeral Home 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 from 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday August 22, 2011 at Notre Dame Catholic Church 1861 Catasauqua Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18018 at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery in Bethlehem. Contributions: May be made to the Alzheimer's Association Lehigh Valley Branch 617 A Main St. Hellertown, PA, 18055. Send online condolences to www.connellfuneral.com.
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Jean (Brown) Larison
August 21, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of sorrow. I graduated with both your parents and was friendly with your Mom, but really didn't know your dad too well. Connie was a great person and I know she will be sorely missed by all of you. She is happy now to be with your dad and they will both be there when you need them. Heaven is just a prayer away.
Madelyn Mertz
August 21, 2011
Grammy,
Please know that I loved you dearly and that I will never forget about you. I know you will be right by my side guiding me through life. I am sure you're VERY happy to be with pop pop. My mom, your daughter, Jean, yeah, she seemed really sad but I know that she thinks that your in a better place and is happy to know that you are free. No more pain.
I love you Grammy, forever and always.
-Your grandaughter, Madelyn.
sonia & franc alvarado
August 20, 2011
Dear "Tuti" Frank, and family,
Our sincere condolances to you on the loss of your dear "mother". Although we didn't know her, we know what it's like to lose a mother. May your good memories of her and our precious Lord bring you comfort now and in the days ahead.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Pamela Begovich
August 20, 2011
My prayers are with the Rogalewicz family. Connie used to cut my hair when I was little. She also put up with a house full of kids like most Mom's in our neighborhood. We would listen to the Monkey's over and over. Now she is with Joe and they both remember the love that was shared. God Bless.
Pat Kowalski
August 20, 2011
To the Rogalewicz Family, I am sorry so for your loss. I hope that you find comfort in knowing the fond memories everyone has of your mother.
Glenn Beamer
August 19, 2011
We extend our deepest sympathy at the loss of Mrs Rogalewicz. She was the heart of Delta Manor when we were all growing up -- I always remember her trading tomato and apple sauce & pickles with my mom and Mrs Kowalski. May she rest in Peace in Heaven.
sue van billiard
August 19, 2011
dear chris & family, so sorry for your loss. sue (koch) van billiard
Carolyn Plunkett
August 19, 2011
Frank and Family,
What a beautiful Mom !- take comfort in knowing you all have a special angel to watch over you along with your Dad - God Bless ! Carolyn Plunkett
Samantha Ainsworth
August 19, 2011
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I remember Mrs Rogalewicz as being one of the nicest, warmest, coolest moms in the neighborhood. May she rest in peace.
Samantha Case
August 19, 2011
Chrissie,Joe, Frank, Nancy, Rosie, Jeannie,- Our thoughts and prayers are with you and our hearts are heavy with the thought of losing our dear friend, Connie She was one of the most loving and caring persons we knew.We will always remember her infectious laugh. May you all take comfort in knowing how much your Mom was loved.She will live forever in our hearts.
Nancy & Bill
Scott Davis
August 19, 2011
To the whole Rogalewicz clan, my deepest sympathy and well wishes. Aunt Connie was a special one who will be greatly missed. She now is back with Uncle Joe, happy together again and laughing like they used to. We wish you comfort in your time of grief.
Laura Vandegrift
August 19, 2011
Dear Nancy - I am so sorry about your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and our family,
Laura
Gary Schantz
August 18, 2011
I am so sorry that I never got to know you in the way that your daughter has spoken of you. I feel like I have missed out on knowing a wonderful mother in law. I know for certain that my little boy, Albert Joseph, has truly missed out on having a great grandmother. In the years to come, I can only promise to be a good husband to your daughter, Jeannie, and good father to your grandchildren, Madelyn and Albert. However during those times when I fail to be the person I should be, I hope you will appear in their dreams and reassure them that they are loved.
Nancy Covell
August 18, 2011
Dear Chrissie, Joe, Frank, Nancy, Roseanne, and Jeannie - if this is a repeat, I apologize (the first entry did not seem to post). I just wanted you all to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I have so many wonderful memories of your mother - from her infectious laugh to hair cuts and styles in your basement, pinning sheets over the line to make tents for sleepovers, block parties, and making chef-boy-r-dee pizza out of the box at your kitchen table (and so many, many more). Your mom was such a role model for putting her deep faith into community service, and, above all else, for her love and dedication to her family. I wish for her the eternal peace she deserves and will hold her in my heart always. With love, Nanny (Hertzog)
August 18, 2011
Chrissie, Joe, Frank, Nancy, Roseanne, and Jeannie - my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have so many wonderful memories of your mom - I can still hear her infectious laugh. The times she styled or cut our hair in your basement, the many sleepovers pinning sheets over clotheslines for tents, making chef boy-r-d pizza out of the box at the kitchen table, the block parties and clam bakes are just some of the many, many memories I cherish from those days. She was a role model for putting her strong faith into action and for her deep love and dedication to her family. I will keep her in my heart always, Nancy (Nanny Hertzog) Covell (Connecticut)
August 18, 2011
My deepest condolences to the Rogalewicz Family(s) we will surely miss Connie! Very sweet and loving woman! Our prayers and thoughts will be with you. God bless you all! Elizabeth Peralta , Rafael Peralta Jr., Ivan James Peralta and family. (Ivelisse's sister)
Pam and Joe Holubowski
August 18, 2011
Jeanie, Gary, & Family,
Our thoughts & prayers are w/you & your entire family @ this time. May God give u all comfort knowing that your Mother is back in the arms of your Father living in the house of the Lord whom she loved so much & suffers no more..With deepest sympathies,
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