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Allen (Al) Rogozinski was born in Detroit, Michigan, January 15, 1948 and passed away August 31, 2022, at the age of 74. Allen attended and graduated from Allen Park High School, Northrup School of Technology and Fresno City College. Al grew up and lived in Allen Park, Michigan until he entered the United States Navy December 8, 1966. While with the Navy, Al was a plane captain and served aboard the USS Enterprise and the USS Bonhomme Richard for 4 tours off the coast of Vietnam. While stationed at Lemoore Naval Air Station, he met and married his wife, Mary Ann (Casarez). Al was honorably discharged November 12, 1970. After the Navy, Al enrolled in Northrup School of Technology where he earned his Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance License (lifetime license). After working for Lockheed, he decided to pursue his education at Fresno City College where he earned his A.S. degree. Upon graduation, Al and Mary Ann decided to move to Michigan. Upon arriving on the largest snow storm of the year, Al decided he wanted to return to California. Al was employed at Gray Lift Inc. where he worked as a mechanic, service representative and retired as a territory manager. He enjoyed his work at this family owned company and retired after 40 years. Al had a couple of passions in his life, Karate, motorcycle riding and his family. He trained for many years and earned his Black Belt in 1992 at the age of 44. He was very proud of the time he trained to achieve black belt status. Al had a motorcycle before he and Mary Ann married. He sold it before moving to Michigan. He never lost the itch so in 1999 he bought his Harley Davidson Heritage, followed by a Road King and a TriGlide. He and Mary Ann enjoyed many trips to the coast, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Victoria and Vancouver Island, B.C. They also enjoyed a several cruises to the Caribbean, East Coast, Mexico and Alaska. The Alaskan cruises were his favorite. Many road trips were also enjoyed. His daughter and grandchildren brought him much joy. He was much more than their grandfather, he was their loving father figure. Family went beyond the close family. He enjoyed many parties, poker games, and meals with cousins, sister-in-laws and close friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Chester Rogozinski, his sister, Karen Wozniak, and nephew, Jason Wozniak. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Ann Rogozinski; daughter, Jessica Rogozinski; grandchildren, Petra/Mason and Dorothy (Dottie); his sister Cynthia Melnick (William); brother, Mark Rogozinski (Nancy); and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the ICU staff of Clovis Community Hospital for their compassionate care of their husband, father and grandfather.

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Allen Chester Rogozinski

January 15, 1948 - August 31, 2022