Thomas M. Bogorae
Thomas Michael (Tom) Bogorae, 65, of Brownsville, Pa., closed his eyes and peacefully left to be with his lord and savior at 11:20 p.m., on Monday, July 21, 2003, at his home with his loving wife, stepdaughter and Sheba (his dog) by his side. He was born May 13, 1938, in Brownsville, Pa., son of the late Michael and Jennie Tutino Bogorae.
Tom was a member of St. Ellien’s Orthodox Church of Brownsville, Pa.
He was an avid bowler at Gudac’s Bowling Lanes and also enjoyed golf.
He was a member of American Legion Post 295 of Brownsville, Pa., and served with The United States Air Force.
Surviving are his wife, Joy Bogorae; two stepchildren, who loved him dearly, James D. Wroblewski II of Brownsville, Pa., and Judi L. Wroblewski of Brownsville, Pa.; one brother, Michael D. Bogorae and his wife, Dolores of Joppatown, Md.; and aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Friends will be received in THE SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park St., Brownsville, Pa., today and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m., and on Friday, where a funeral service will be held at a time to be announced. Full military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post 295 of Brownsville and Post 940 of West Brownsville. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made, in Tom’s name, to The American Cancer Society or to Three Rivers Family Hospice, 3001 Jacks Run Rd., Empire Building/2nd Floor, White Oak, PA 15131.