Thomas Leo Rokoske Obituary

We are sad to announce that on March 9, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Thomas Leo Rokoske in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas Leo Rokoske to show support.

He is survived by: his wife Patricia Romans Rokoske (Tish); his sister Margie Bullard; his children, Leslie Rokoske (Tom Morris), Keith Rokoske and Greg Rakauskas; his children-in-law, Franzi Zabolitzki Rokoske and Joanne Belanger; his grandchildren, Grace Rakauskas Brian (Keegan Brian), Robert Morris (Megan Buck), Hannah Morris, Peter Morris, Samuel Rakauskas and Noah Rokoske; and also, Walter and Douglas Brian.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Hospitality House of Northwest North Carolina (https://www.hosphouse.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home And Crematory

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March 24, 2025

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“Tom was the genuine article. A wonderful teacher, compassionate colleague and all-around nice person. I will miss his kind smile, boundless knowledge and unlimited supply of transformers. My condolences to Tish and the rest of Tom's family.”

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