Ronald E. Rockel, 60, of Franklin, died, Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at Life Care Center of Attleboro. He was the husband of Marie A. (Brown) Rockel since 1979.
Born in Boston on July 14, 1948, he was a son of the late Albert and Emma (Powers) Rockel.
Mr. Rockel was a resident of Franklin since 1988 and previously resided in Bellingham.
Before becoming disabled in 1992, he was a technician at Raytheon Corp. in Waltham for 28 years. He was also a volunteer firefighter in Bellingham for many years.
Mr. Rockel was a former member of the Bellingham Bible Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing and bowling.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two brothers, Richard of Woonsocket, RI and John of N. Smithfield, RI. He is also survived by six nieces and three nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service on Saturday, November 22 at 10 a.m. in the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin, 131 Main St. in Franklin. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Franklin.
Calling hours will be held on Friday from 4 - 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Friends of Franklin 50 Corbin St., Franklin, MA 02038.