Sue Ellen Rogal
October 17, 1958 ~ March 12, 2021
Sue Ellen (Silva) Rogal, 62, of Danvers, passed away on March 12, 2021 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the daughter of the late Richard E. and Mildred M. Silva. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Liz Rogal, granddaughter, Olivia, sister Nancy Franks, and countless family and friends whose lives she touched.
Sue Ellen had a successful career as an attorney in Boston and on the North Shore, making many treasured friends and colleagues along the way. She was a dedicated member of her community, generously giving her time to the Danvers Democratic Town Committee and Citizens Inn. Her free time was devoted to being the most wonderful grandmother to Olivia, and being an avid reader, yogi, and Celtics fan.
Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. We ask that masks be worn at all times, with adherence to social distancing.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Sue Ellen’s name to Citizens Inn, 81 Main Street, Peabody, MA 01960, (978) 531-9775, www.citizensinn.org. For directions or to share an expression of sympathy with Sue Ellen’s family, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.
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One of my favorites was when Sue Ellen was doing a closing with a very pregnant client during Hurricane Gloria I believe . Everyone was anxious as the mom to be started to have contractions but Sue Ellen kept her cool and gone it done . I remember she also cracked a few funny comments along the way to take the edge off.
She was a lovely person with the best smile and great dimples who was always a pleasure to work with . May she Rest In Peace . Patti LeBlanc
Sue Ellen was a moral compass and outstanding example of what an individual can accomplish as an advocate for good,better, best government. We will miss her.
Sue Ellen is an example of the belief that the brightest lights are sometimes taken from us sooner than we wish. She lit up a room with her smile and her go get ’em approach to everything before her. And that just makes us miss her all the more. She was a great colleague and friend and the workplace and world is surely dimmer without her. My condolences to those she loved and who loved her.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sue Ellen’s family. We loved our time with Sue Ellen when Lizzy was born and we were all young parents. We saw Sue Ellen often those days and we’d gathered monthly with our babies in tow for a “games club” night of charades or something fun. A way to get all of us young busy parents out for some socializing! Sue Ellen filled a room with her joy for family, friends and just being together.
We ran into Sue Ellen recently after several years and met her beautiful granddaughter Olivia. So wonderful to see them together as she was so proud Olivia and Liz. We are grateful and remember Sue Ellen very fondly and it is hard to believe she’s gone and so far away from all the special people in her life this soon.
Our deepest sympathies,
Gale and Brian Murray
I have fond memories of working with Sue Ellen in my law firm many years ago. She was an excellent lawyer and a superb person, a joy to be around. Her loss is not only tragic to her family and friends — the world will be a lesser place without her. My deepest condolences to all. I will miss her very much and always will think very good thoughts about her. May she rest in peace. Bob Holloway
Sue Ellen was a treasured colleague and friend. From private practice through her title counsel days I could rely upon her wisdom, patience and wit. I shall miss her.
To Sue Ellen’s family my heartfelt condolences. She was so proud of her family. You meant the world to her. My prayers are with you. Mike Kehoe
I only knew Sue Ellen though our contact with Commonwealth Land Title. She was always a pleasure to work with and a great help to me. I will miss her. My deepest sympathy on your loss. Attorney Bob Harb, Haverhill, MA.
I am very saddened to hear the news of the loss of SueEllen. When I opened my own law firm, she was one of my biggest supporters and was so instrumental in helping me gain success. I will miss her.
I worked with Sue Ellen numerous times through the years as an Attorney. She was a joy to work with, with a wealth of knowledge, patience and kindness. A member of my staff was fortunate enough to work with her via telephone in the past few years. Whenever there was a question, she always knew she could count on Sue Ellen to be supportive and have an answer. She felt as though Sue Ellen was a friend even though they had never met. We are saddened by the loss of Sue Ellen. She will be greatly missed. Our prayers to her family and all who were so blessed to have her in their life.
Mike & Fran Fazio
Sue Ellen was a consummate professional and a warm and caring individual. I will miss her counsel on issues that needed her expertise, but I will miss talking with her more.
Martin J. Arsenault
My deepest condolences on the profound loss of your mom and grandmother. I have fond memories of her from our days at Coyle and Cassidy High School here in Taunton. She would always bring joy and laughter to those of us who were blessed to have known her. Gods blessing and prayers for you and your incredibly special Mom.
Catherine Henault
Our entire firm is so very sorry to hear of Sue Ellen’s passing. We met Sue Ellen as a professional work contact and she soon grew to be our friend. A friend who watch ever over us and every title issue we ran by her with a protective eye to make sure we always covered our bases. A friend who was kind enough to take time out of her busy schedule and show so many of our staff over the years how to write proper title commitment, use our software and whatever other questions we had. A friend who was always willing to give of her time and doing so because she cared. It was the type of caring that has escaped many of us in our profession as we rush from task to task. She was so very bright, kind, compassionate, humble and always gave us more time that we would have ever expected. A friend who was such a proud and loving mom and grandmother. Our sincere thoughts and condolences to her family. As Sue Ellen has always stopped to take the time to care we hope to honor her memory going forward by remembering to stop, take the time and help a friend or colleague who may need a little guidance.
We will miss you Sue Ellen but you will never be forgotten.
Sarah Ricciardelli ,Deborah Small and staff.
Dear Liz, we are truly sorry to hear the sad news about Your mom. We will keep all of you in our prayers, and please let us know if we could help in anyway.
Sara and Miguel Galvez.
Many prayers to Sue Ellen’s family who she loved so very dearly. I’ve know Sue Ellen for more years than i care to mention through Commonwealth Land Title. I will always remember her smile, her passion for getting it right, her diligence in getting it done. She was a joy to deal with and i will miss her, and that awesome smile. Tom Percy
Sue Ellen & I taught Religious Education at St. Mary Parish and I remember her introducing Catholic art into the program….the students loved it!! What a true woman of faith!
So sorry for your loss. Please be assured of my prayers.
With deepest sympathy.
Sue Ellen was a beautiful person. I met her nearly twenty years ago when I was just getting starting working as a real estate attorney. She was a mentor to me – always available with good advice and no judgment. She was so genuine! And funny and so witty. Just such a cool person. Also her handwriting was so neat!. She was so proud of her daughter Liz and last time I saw her she was also totally enchanted with her granddaughter! I’m so sorry for your loss and hope that the happy memories you have are a comfort to you. I will miss her.
I worked with Sue Ellen on the board and auction committee for Citizens Inn. She was always so happy and generous .I will always remember her fantastic smile, warm heart, and the great advice
.-laura mckellar Zaccone