Austin A. Rogge

Mr. Austin Alfred Rogge, 96, of 23 Randall St., Adams, died on Monday, June 10, 2013 at his home. He was born in North Adams on February 24, 1917, a son of the late Luigi and Elizabetta (Rosatto) Rogge. He attended schools in North Adams. Mr. Rogge was a Veteran of World War II having served with the United States Army from February 13, 1941 until receiving his Honorable Discharge on January 6, 1946. Mr. Rogge worked for 43 years for the former Sprague Electric Co., North Adams until retiring as a supervisor in 1979. He was a communicant of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams. He was a 50 year member of the Maple Grove Civic Club, Adams, and a member of Adams Post 160 American Legion and the Sons of Italy, North Adams. He enjoyed taking numerous road trips with his family throughout his lifetime. His wife of 65 years, the former Emily Rzepka, whom he married on November 8, 1941, died on November 21, 2006. He is survived by; 1 Son - Joseph Rogge and his wife Janet of Adams; 1 Daughter - Elizabeth "Betty" Sweet and her husband George of Cheshire; 3 Grandchildren - Jennifer Kestyn and her husband Robert, Jamie Rogge and Paul Sweet and his wife Kimberly; 4 Great Grandchildren - Emily and Meredith Kestyn and Rachel and Adam Sweet; 1 Brother - John Irace of Newcastle, PA; 1 Sister - Rose Girardi and her husband William of North Adams; His longtime friend and caregiver, Joseph Nowak of Adams, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Henry Irace and by 6 Sisters, Philomena Richardello, Josephine Scalise, Angelina Laino, Mary Maselli, Constance Briola and Frances Louison. The funeral will be on Saturday, June 15, at 9:00AM from the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00AM in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Adams. Calling hours are Friday from 4:00PM to 7:00PM at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Elder Services of Berkshire County, 66 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201 or Hospice Care in the Berkshires, 877 South St. Pittsfield, MA 01201.

Austin A. Rogge

February 24, 1917 - June 10, 2013