GROVELAND - Robert W. Rogoz, 65, of Groveland passed Wednesday, February 15, at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington.

Bob was born in Lawrence on July 18, 1946, son of the late Walter and Mary (Kazura) Rogoz. Educated in Lawrence schools, graduate of Lawrence High School. He then attended the Lowell Tech, and completed his degree in Secondary Education from Salem State College. He then entered the Army National Guard Reserves.

Upon returning to Massachusetts, he married his loving wife of almost 40 years, Althea L. (Nigro) Rogoz and they began to raise their family in Groveland. Bob worked for 25 years in Management for the Brigham's Ice Cream Co., and for many years was a Brigham's Ice Cream Franchise Owner of the Andover location. Bob also worked for Larsen-Juhl Co. of Methuen where he formed many great friendships. Bob enjoyed traveling with his wife to many places including a particular trip to the Grand Canyon. He also loved being at his home in Groveland where he had built a tranquil Koi pond where many family and loved ones have come to enjoy.

He will be greatly missed by his wife, Althea L. (Nigro) Rogoz of Groveland, son, Michael D. Rogoz of Phoenix, AZ, sister, Renee Bailey and her husband Wayne of Salem, NH, mother-in-law, Althea M. Nigro, brother-in-law Stephen M. Nigro and his wife Lynda, and several nieces and nephews, and many friends and extended family.

A memorial service in celebration of Bob's life will be held on Saturday, February 18, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM in the Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 So. Main Street, (Rte. 125), Bradford. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Contributions in Bob's memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of New England, 85 Astor Avenue, Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02062.