Mrs. Irene Rogalski

Rogalski, Irene P. Age 85 of Waterford passed quietly on October 30 at Tudor Oaks Health Center in Muskego, with her sons at her side. She was born December 15, 1923 in West Allis to the late Antonio and Marianna(Nee.Kolata) Lukasik. She spent her early life in West Allis and graduated from West Allis Central High School. She married Edmund Rogalski on February 9, 1946. He preceded her in death April 25, 2008. She was a resident of Waterford for many years and a member of St.Thomas Aquinas Catholic church. Irene worked in a variety of jobs over the years including managing the Woodcrest Party Store in Hales Corners. She was one of the first employees at Foster-Forbes Glass works in Burlington and served as Union Treasurer for many years until retirement. Irene was very sociable and greatly enjoyed bowling, bingo and watching Brett Favre and the packers on Sunday. She was well known for her cheese tort, apple pie and telling an occasional risqué joke in the best possible taste. Survivors include sons: David and Dennis, English grandsons: King and Dartagnan, Grandaughters: Robin and Erin, daughter-in-law: Teresa, devoted family friends: Morena, Amor Marquez, Ruth Marqued, Julieta (Lilly) DeGuzman, Brother: Daniel (Betty) Lukasik, sisters-in-law: Sylvia and Reggie, brother-in-law: Frank Ciecka, many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. She was further preceded in death by siblings: Wanda (Lester), Chester (Reggie) and Esther. Visitation is Saturday November 7, 2009 10-12 Noon in church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at noon with Reverend Gene Doda Jr. officiating at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 307 South First Street (hwy 20) Waterford. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to Martini Mo’z Village of Waterford Fire and Rescue Benefit, 201 East Main Street, Waterford, Wisconsin 53185 Mealy Funeral Home, Inc. Waterford, Wisconsin 53185 262-534-2233 www.mealyfuneralhome.com