EDWARD NILS RESIO ’65 1943 – 2018
Edward N. Resio died April 20. He was born and raised in Falmouth, Virginia. He was an All-American athlete and graduated from Virginia Tech. An Air Force veteran, he eventually retired as the deputy director of public works at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren. One of his passions was fly fishing. Survivors include his cherished wife of 52 years, Beckie Birt Resio, and their son and daughter.
MICHAEL JOSEPH BOGESE JR. ’68 1946 - 2018
Michael J. Bogese, Jr. died April 24. As an Army cadet at Virginia Tech, he served on the Gregory Guard, Color Guard, and was vice president of the Class of 1968. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in building construction, he served in the U.S. Army and did a tour of duty in South Korea. He joined Bogese Inc., the family construction and development business, serving as a principal. He was a Bronze Benefactor of the Virginia Tech Hokie Club, a member of the Ut Prosim Society, and a former member of the board of directors of the Virginia Tech Foundation. He is survived by his two daughters and a son.
STEPHEN WILLIAM PAVLIK ’69 1948 - 2018
Stephen W. Pavlik died April 11. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Virginia Tech in accounting. As a member of the Corps of Cadets, he commanded S Squadron his senior year. He joined the U.S. Air Force, and while stationed at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi, he met his future wife. He began his professional career as a CPA in 1978. He had a long career with Crom Corporation, a large engineering and construction firm, retiring after 25 years as the CEO in 2005. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Pavlik; two daughters; and a son.
SARAH JOY MITCHELL ’17 1994 – 2018
U.S. Navy Ensign Sarah Mitchell died July 8 during a training exercise in the Red Sea. She earned a degree in biochemistry with minors in chemistry and leadership studies. During her senior year, she commanded Alpha Company and served as a platoon commander for the Naval ROTC. She commissioned in May 2017. Friends and classmates say they will remember her drive and energy, but more importantly her positive attitude and constant smile. She was looking forward to marrying the love of her life and best friend, Dave Collins. She is survived by her parents, John and Betsy Mitchell, and two brothers and two sisters.
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