Patricia Ann Rogalski

Patricia Ann Rogalski, age 77 of Sterling Heights, died Thursday, July 16, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born July 18, 1937, daughter of the late Duncan Earl and the late Mariette (nee: Fitzpatrick) Burk.Patricia was born and raised in Detroit. In 1956, at the young age of 19, a loving courtship blossomed into a walk down the aisle when she promised herself in marriage to Ronald Rogalski, the man with whom she would share the next 45 wonderful years. Together they built a home, raised a beautiful family, and grew deeper in love with each passing day.As for Patricia's passions in life, she loved to travel and was blessed to have visited many scenic and interesting spots around the world. She was also known for her passion in playing cards,…with the game of Bridge being one of her favorites, and one in which she had truly mastered. But it didn't really matter what the game was as she derived great joy and pleasure from sitting around the card table with family and friends playing whatever game was chosen.Yet of all the passions that stirred her heart, there was none greater than the love she held for her grandchildren. They truly meant the world to her and provided countless hours of fun, entertainment, and memories to last a lifetime. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Patricia leaves a storehouse of precious memories and moments to embrace with each reflection shared, and a legacy of love to warm the heart with each remembrance. She will be missed immensely and loved eternally.Patricia was the beloved wife of the late Ronald who preceded her in death in 2001. She was the dearest mother of Nadine (the late Paul) Ferguson, Martin (Mary) Rogalski, Nanette (Jim) McElreath, Rebecca (Joey) Barton, and Zachary (Julie) Rogalski. Also surviving are her cherished grandchildren, Garret, Riordan (Kirsten), Sam, Nicki, Dan, Kelly, Erin, Jared, Jordan, and Veronica. Loving sister of William Burk, and devoted caregiver of her precious pup, Molly. Along with her husband Ronald, Patricia was also preceded in death by her infant son, Christopher in 1965, and sister, Mariette Rogalski in 2013.Visitation for Patricia will be held on Thursday, August 27th from 3-9pm, with a 7pm Rosary Service, at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 ½ Mile Rd) in Warren. She will lie in state on Friday, August 28th from 9:00 am until time of the Funeral Mass at 9:30 am at St. Rene Goupil Catholic Church, 35955 Ryan Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48310. Following Mass, there will be a procession to Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township where Patricia will be laid to rest with her beloved, Ronald.Memorial donations are welcomed to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.Please share memories of Patricia at her memory book above.