Michael Rarogiewicz, 80, went home to meet his savior on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Michael was born on March 22, 1946 in Buffalo, NY, a son of the late Raymond and Victoria (Jank) Rarogiewicz.

After graduation he went on to serve 4 years in the United States Army. Michael was a jack of all trades and spent his life welding, doing construction and anything else he set his mind to. Later on, Michael married the love of his life, Mary Catherine Compton on June 18, 1983 and they spent almost 44 wonderful years together.

Michael was an outdoorsy person. He loved nature and all that came with it, taking walks, fishing and just sitting outside. Michael was a religious man and loved his God. He enjoyed reading and it was almost always a book about the Lord. Michael found solace in his tomato garden and loved sharing them with his neighbors. He will be missed deeply.

He leaves behind those that will miss him dearly including his wife of 43 years Mary Catherine Rarogiewicz; sister Trudy Hager of Victoria, TX; Mother-in-Law Joan Bannon of Boardman, OH; nieces Louise, Victoria, Patricia, Tiffany, Tabby; nephew Richard; Sister-in-Law Caren Compton and his best friend the poodle-bulldog “Happy”.

Preceding Michael in death was his parents; sister Patricia Gibbons and niece Mary Jean Gibbons

Michaels family would like to thank Crossroads Hospice and Cornerstone Home Health for all of their help and also Dr. Noah Rosenthal at Cleveland University Hospital and Cleveland VA for his exceptional care, kindness and compassionate support while under his care.

There will be a graveside service on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:30 AM at Crown Hill Burial Park Chapel and Mausoleum in Vienna, OH.

Caring and Professional Services were entrusted to Selby Funeral Home.