Efrain Rojas Vega was born on June 27, 1934 and passed away on July 27, 2024. He was the son of Eduardo Rojas Santiago and Celia Vega de Rojas. He had one brother, Edil Rojas Vega.
He is survived by his wife, Victoria Lydia Romero, and their children: Pedro E. Segarra, Eugene G. Rojas, Mirta I. Centeno, Elsa I. Romero, Sylvia I. Romero, and Edigualberto Rojas. Efrain also leaves behind ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He proudly served in the Army during his lifetime in the 72nd Infantry as an anti-aircraft engineer in the airborne division in Korean War.
He was a Professor of English literature at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus.
Efrain was a graduate of the New York Teachers College and pursued further studies at Columbia University.
His diverse experiences and achievements reflect a life rich with knowledge and service.
Memorial cookout will be the VFW, 41 Veterans Drive, New Britain, CT 06051 at the Pavilion on the Hill on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 1pm.
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