FAIRHAVEN - Edmund J. Rovas, 85, of North Dartmouth, died Thursday, December 31, 2009, at Our Lady's Haven. He was the husband of Helen M. (Bonalewicz) Rovas.
Born in Dartmouth, son of the late Joseph D. and Karolina (Gnat) Rovas, and the late Karolina (Mroz) Rovas, he was a lifelong resident of the town. He was employed as an electrician with IBEW, Local 223, until his retirement.
Mr. Rovas was a WWII Army veteran of the 15th Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, having attained the rank of Sergeant. He served in North Africa, Anzio, and Southern France. He was the recipient of the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters.
Mr. Rovas was a member of the VFW, DAV, and Noquochoke Masonic Lodge. He was a ham radio operator, SEMARA and enjoyed dancing and Polish music.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Deborah Clermont of Fall River; a son, William J. Rovas and his wife, Sandra of MI; 2 grandchildren, Matthew J. Rovas of MI, and Christopher Krupa and his wife, Dina of NY.
Visiting hours are 4 - 7 P.M., Monday with a Masonic Service at 7 P.M. His funeral will be held on Tuesday at 8:30 A.M., from the funeral home, followed by a service at 9 A.M., at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow in National Cemetery, Bourne.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Our Lady's Haven, 71 Center St., Fairhaven, MA 02719.
Arrangements are by Machnowski - Schick Funeral Home, 472 Ashley Boulevard, New Bedford.