Deacon Donald William Rogozenski, 63, of Upper Deerfield Township died Oct. 23 at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland following a long illness.
He was born in Bayonne on May 10, 1957 and was the son of Theresa Clara Cvachorowski Rogozenski of Bayonne and the late Joseph Edward Rogozenski. He and his wife, Karel Ann (nee Wilson) Rogozenski, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary this year.
A graduate of Maris High School in Bayonne, he was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish (now Saint Pope John Paul II Parish) in Bayonne. Don was a graduate of the Germain School of Photography at Saint John’s University in New York and also received his bachelor’s degree in business from Rowan University.
He was employed by PSE&G, Hope Creek Generating Station in Lower Alloways Creek as a Nuclear Technical Analyst until his retirement in 2010. While still working he entered the six-year deaconate program with the Diocese of Camden. He was ordained a deacon on May 9, 2009. He served The Parish of the Holy Cross and specialized in working with the parish’s youth and also at South Woods State Prison.
He had many cherished relationships with local clergy and friends. He was especially grateful of his friendship with Deacon Chris Nichols and his wife Dale.
His hobbies included boating, fishing and photography. He also loved to read. In addition to his wife, Karel, and mother, Theresa, he is survived by one brother, Phillip Rogozenski (Natasha) of East Brunswick and two nephews, Daniel R. and Paul R. Rogozenski. Besides his father, Joseph, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gregory Rogozenski, an aunt, Ann Juncewicz and a cousin, Raymond Juncewicz and his beloved grandparents.
A funeral Mass was celebrated Oct. 28 at The Parish of the Holy Cross, Saint Teresa of Avila RC Church, Bridgeton.
Burial was Oct. 29 at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
Memorial contributions are requested to The Parish of the Holy Cross, 46 Central Avenue, Bridgeton, NJ 08302 or to Phillies Charities, 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148.
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