John Rogosich Obituary

Jeanette and Family, So sorry to hear of your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jay was a wonderful person. He gave to all of us a little piece of himself. He continues to live with us and we will cherish his memory.
Bob Stanton

My sincere condolences to the Rogosich family.
As Victor and I are very old acquaintances, he became my barber when I first entered the shop, and I never had the opportunity to have a haircut by Jay. But I had the privilege and pleasure of sitting next to him in his shop for the last 10 years and enjoying the warmth and friendliness he exuded to all his customers. Jay was a special person - always smiling, always upbeat; as the man said, he was an Evanston institution. He had a welcoming presence that made one a customer of Jay's Barber Shop for life. And he was a great barber (they tell me). I will truly miss him. -- Rich Lucas, Evanston

When I left Bridgeport to attend Northwestern in 2003, I wanted to be reminded of home. Jay's Barber Shop offered me just that. Every time I walked in and sat in Jay's chair over the next four years, I always felt comfortable and knew the time I spent there would be well worth it.

When you were with Jay, you always had a great friend. The haircut was a bonus.

My condolences to the Rogosich family.

Jeanette,
Sorry for your loss. I had alot of laughs with Jay while growing up. I'll miss him. Just found out about his passing and sorry to have missed the wake. Take care of yourself and think of the good times.
Vince and Nancy Garofalo

deepest condolences, Timothy Grzenia

I was one of Jay's customers at the barber shop for the last 6 years. Jay was a great man, always cheerful and full of life and energy. We will miss him in Evanston. He was an institution and an inspiration. He always had a smile and a joke for us all

I will pray for Jeanette and his family and try to learn what he was here to teach me. We wish his family all the best

Jeanette, Cheri and My Dearest Johnny,

I am so sorry you have to endure this pain. Your husband and dad was a great guy. He will always be with you, right by your side to guide you always. I will be forever greatful for all the things he did for my sons, Joey and Vito. Jay was there PaPa and they have wonderful memories with him. He (and all of you) are angels. He had a contagious smile. My prayers are with you all.

Love you,
Laura Mlinarcik

When I moved from E. Peoria to Evanston in order to teach at New Trier in 1964, I walked down the alley from my condo to start an association with "Jay" Rogosich. That relationship continued for almost 47 years at Jay's Barber Shop. It's extremely painful to think that relationship has ended.
Jay made appointments possible, he always had a big smile and cheery voice when I entered the door. I encourage many of my New Trier colleagues to know Jay, his sense of humor, his chatter about golf, baseball, and football.
Two years ago I petitioned our ward committeeman to grant an honorary naming of the street in front of the shop. I'll continue to do that in memory of Jay.
I'm sorry others have not known Jay as I have had over these years.
I plan to attend his service at St. Jerome Croatian Church to say a final goodbye to friend.

Jeanette, Cheri and John,

David (my son) and I are very sadden by your loss. I'm sure your memories will always be there to assist in your healing. I pray his journey will be a joyous one. We will keep you in our prayers.
Mary Weiss (White Sox)

"Jeanette,Cherie and John,I am sorry to hear about your husband and dad. He was a true gentleman and a great guy. my prayers go out to all of you. Jay was truly a great person, my family will miss him dearly especially Mario. Love you all, Carm, Ida, Mario and antoinette Atteo

Jeanette, my deepest condolences go out to you and your family. I will miss Jay very much. I will always remember the great times we had golfing every Monday. He was truly a very special man. Mike Caputo

Jeanette,Cherie and John, Sorry for your loss, customer for 20 years, Jay will be missed. Andy Moore (Retired Evanston Police).

Jeanette,Cherie and John-
Sorry for your loss, customer for 20 years, Jay will be missed. Andy Moore(retired Evanston Police).

Jeanette, Cherie and John... Our deepest condolences to you and the family... Jay always had a smile on his face and was always happy... He made me smile when I would see him on the block... Our thoughts and prayers to you all...

Jeanette & family - Sorry for your loss, Jay was truly one of the great ones. Joe Iacullo

Jay...I have a few unanswered questions...

When I showed up ten minutes late to an appointment, how did you give me the same haircut?

Do I still owe Victor double or nothing for a haircut on the Cubs/Sox series?

How could you listen to my same stories for 35 years with a razor near by and not cut my throat?

I will miss you more than words can describe.

God Bless you my friend.

Jeanette,Cherie and John,I am sorry to hear about your husband and dad.He was a true gentleman and a great guy.I am sure you will remember the good times and my prayers go out to all of you.Good health to you take care of each other. Bucky,Sorry you lost a fine father in law in Jay.Take care.Bobby Tito Mexico City D.F

Jeanette, Cherie and Johnny
Our heart and prayers are with all of you. Words cannot describe your pain nor can it take away the pain, we can only hope the memories will help bring some comfort.

Dear Rogosich Family,

Grief can be so hard, but your special memories help you cope. Remembering all the times you had together. Your family will be in my prayers.

The Cirello Family

Back around 1970 I was bouncing back and forth between various barber shops looking for someone who wouldn't mangle the locks since I was going through a young teen's self conscious period of vanity---yet knew from the first time I sat in Jay's chair I'd found "My Barber"---For the next 40 years no one cut my hair except Jay...To say Jay didn't become an extended member of family would be a gross understatement. My grandfather was Jay's first landlord at his Maple St. location, and he'd go onto cut hair for 5 generations of my family...Jay's Barber Shop is an Evanston institution and this didn't happen by mere chance---Jay gave to the community in so many ways and developed a strong bond with all his customers---or better put--friends!---He was that special of a human being. God bless you Jay and rest in peace---I will miss you so very much...To the Rogosich family, please accept my sympathies during this difficult time and know my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

Dear Jeanette, Cherie and John,

Your father was one of the most loved person I ever knew. He will always remain in our memories and in our hearts, even though we will miss him very very much. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficutl time, but always remember HE LOVED YOU ALL MORE THAN LIFE ITSELF. I don't think you needed me to tell you that, but at times like this it may give extra comfort. I will miss him very much, and I will keep all of my fond memories in a special place in my heart.

My deepest sympathy
Love
Cousin Marilyn

Jay gave me my first flattop when I was a sophomore at Northwestern in 1987. I've been stuck with that haircut ever since (every time I try to grow it out, I get to the point where I can't take how it looks and I get it cut again)! I went to see Jay every time I was in town visiting my folks and I will miss him. He was a good man and a fixture of the Northwestern and Evanston communities, even if he took a long train ride to get there every day!

Jeanette, Cherie and Johnny
My heart goes out to you with the loss of your husband and father. As they say, God takes the "good ones" and he was definitely one of the "good ones"! We will miss his gentle smile but he lives on in his children and grandchildren.
With my deepest sympathy
Johnny Pavela