AUBURN—Emil S. Rzasa, 85, of Lewiston, long time friend and companion to Carolyn Burke died on Sunday June 23, 2013 at the Hospice House of Androscoggin. He was born in Lewiston in 1927 the son of Ignacy and Antonia (Bak) Rzasa. He was both a graduate of Lewiston High School and Bates College Class of 1949 with the degree in Physics. He was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of WWII stationed at the Boston Base. Prior to his retirement in August 1st of 1983, he was employed as a supervisor of the employees for the US Postal Service on Ash Street in Lewiston, Maine Post Office for over thirty-five years. He was an active and supportive member of the Bates Alumni Association. In recent years a dedication was held at the Olin Art Center where the college honored him and his late parents for their generosity in the building of the Rzasa Dormitory.
He enjoyed Sunday drives in and around Maine. He had a great love for dogs, especially his own golden retriever O’Buster. Former long time parishioner of St. Patrick’s Church and he was saddened by its closing. Emile enjoyed fellowship and community service as a member of the Polish community.
He was predeceased by his mother Antonia in 1977 and his father Ignacy in 1975. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com . NOTICE Rzasa- Died in Auburn Sunday June 23, 2013. Mr. Emil S. age 85 a resident of Lewiston. A Funeral Mass honoring Emile’s life will be celebrated on Thursday at 11:00 AM at Holy Family Church Sabattus St.. Committal services with military honors will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Those wishing may make donations in Emile’s memory to the Hospice House of Androscoggin 236 Stetson Road Auburn, Maine 04210. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway, Lewiston 784-4023.
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