Joseph F. Rogalewicz

Joseph F. Rogalewicz, 74, of Bethlehem, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Manor Care Health Services II in Bethlehem, PA. Born March 5, 1936 in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Jean Strempek and Frank S. Rogalewicz. He was married to Constance L. Yankoski Rogalewicz with whom he celebrated 53 years of marriage this past August 24th.

Joseph received a Bachelor Degree from Moravian College where he was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He also received a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Lehigh University. He worked for SKF USA for 20 years before retiring. Joseph was a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church in Bethlehem. He was a very hardworking, committed husband and dedicated father.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Constance, sons, Joseph Rogalewicz and wife Lisa C. and Frank Rogalewicz and wife Ivelisse, daughters, Christine Jones, Nancy wife of James Nonnemacher, Roseann wife of Tim Charles and Jean Mertz and fianc Gary Schantz. He is also survived by his ten grandchildren plus one more on the way.

SERVICES

A viewing will be held on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at Connell Funeral Home 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 from 6-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 27, 2010 at Notre Dame Catholic Church 1861 Catasauqua Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18018 at 10 AM. Burial will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery in Bethlehem.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Lupus Foundation of America, Philadelphia Tristate Chapter 500 Old York Rd. Suite110 Jenkinton, PA 19046.