Obituaries

6 condolences. Notify me of additional condolences.

1. Marlana

   January 9, 2016 at 1:36 pm

   Roger’s beautiful soul will be missed and live on in all of the hearts he touched. Love to Michael and family.

2. Debra,Kristen & Alicia Brickey

   January 9, 2016 at 6:04 pm

   This world is the land of the dying—-
   the next is the land of the living——-Tryon Edwards
   you will be missed and held forever in our heart

3. Debra,Kristen & Alicia Brickey

   January 9, 2016 at 6:08 pm

   we realize that our loved one lives on ,not only in heaven BUT within our hearts

4. Dan and Diana Taggart

   January 9, 2016 at 10:37 pm

   Roger, our dear friend,
   The world just got a little dimmer without your wonderfully funny sense of humor. You will never be forgotten ,

5. Pat Sexton

   January 10, 2016 at 7:38 pm

   Roger was a gifted and unique individual who will be remembered dearly by everyone who knew him. We attended Stockton College together and I am so happy I got to see him this summer at a reunion. His loss is painful, but his life gave so much joy to so many. To Roger’s family and all his loved ones, my most sincere hope you will find peace in beautiful memories of him.

6. Debra Cooke

   January 14, 2016 at 12:26 am

   I have had the honor and joy of growing up with Roger since I was 9 years old. We were as close as any sister and brother could be.
   We have remained so throughout our lives.
   I am heart broken at his sudden passing.
   Roger was so talented, so vibrant, hysterically funny, kind, loving, joyful, generous, so intelligent,the BEST Travel Companion Ever ( we covered most of the US together on outrageous, unforgettable, decadent Holidays!),
   his heart was HUGE. His talent and what he gave and did for the community of Easton is unparalleled.
   He loved every moment of it and every life he touched!
   I am so blessed to have had the pleasure of knowing you and loving you.
   Now Voyager, my love.
   I will see you when I too, go Home.
   I know you are with my Mom and Your Mom, Michael, Tanya JR and even Goldie and Pork Chop!
   I will not say good bye; as I know you are a part of me forever in my heart and memories.
   I love and adore you so.
   You have touched and brought so much joy to so many lives, Roger- you will never be forgotten
   Selfishly,I will miss you till we meet again.
   Much Peace, my dear friend and brother.
   yours always,
   Debra Lee Hyatt

   This poem is for you Rog and your Journey.

   Road to Ithaca

   when you set out for Ithaka
   ask that your way be long,
   full of adventure, full of instruction.
   The Laestrygonians and the Cyclops,
   angry Poseidon – do not fear them:
   such as these you will never find
   as long as your thought is lofty, as long as a rare
   emotion touch your spirit and your body.
   The Laestrygonians and the Cyclops,
   angry Poseidon – you will not meet them
   unless you carry them in your soul,
   unless your soul raise them up before you.

   Ask that your way be long.
   At many a Summer dawn to enter
   with what gratitude, what joy –
   ports seen for the first time;
   to stop at Phoenician trading centres,
   and to buy good merchandise,
   mother of pearl and coral, amber and ebony,
   and sensuous perfumes of every kind,
   sensuous perfumes as lavishly as you can;
   to visit many Egyptian cities,
   to gather stores of knowledge from the learned.

   Have Ithaka always in your mind.
   Your arrival there is what you are destined for.
   But don’t in the least hurry the journey.
   Better it last for years,
   so that when you reach the island you are old,
   rich with all you have gained on the way,
   not expecting Ithaka to give you wealth.
   Ithaka gave you a splendid journey.
   Without her you would not have set out.
   She hasn’t anything else to give you.

   And if you find her poor, Ithaka hasn’t deceived you.
   So wise you have become, of such experience,
   that already you’ll have understood what these Ithakas mean.

   When you set out for Ithaka
   ask that your way be long,
   full of adventure, full of instruction.
   The Laistrygonians and the Cyclops,
   angry Poseidon – do not fear them:
   such as these you will never find
   as long as your thought is lofty, as long as a rare
   emotion touch your spirit and your body.
   The Laistrygonians and the Cyclops,
   angry Poseidon – you will not meet them
   unless you carry them in your soul,
   unless your soul raise them up before you.

   Ask that your way be long.
   At many a Summer dawn to enter
   with what gratitude, what joy –
   ports seen for the first time;
   to stop at Phoenician trading centres,
   and to buy good merchandise,
   mother of pearl and coral, amber and ebony,
   and sensuous perfumes of every kind,
   sensuous perfumes as lavishly as you can;
   to visit many Egyptian cities,
   to gather stores of knowledge from the learned.

   Have Ithaka always in your mind.
   Your arrival there is what you are destined for.
   But don’t in the least hurry the journey.
   Better it last for years,
   so that when you reach the island you are old,
   rich with all you have gained on the way,
   not expecting Ithaka to give you wealth.
   Ithaka gave you a splendid journey.
   Without her you would not have set out.
   She hasn’t anything else to give you.

   And if you find her poor, Ithaka hasn’t deceived you.
   So wise you have become, of such experience,
   that already you’ll have understood what these Ithakas mean.

   Road To Ithaca

   Always keep Ithaca in your mind.
   To arrive there is your ultimate goal.
   But do not hurry the voyage at all.
   It is better to let it last for many years;
   And to anchor at the island when you are old,
   Rich with all you have gained on the way,
   Not expecting that Ithaca will offer you riches.
   Ithaca has given you the beautiful voyage.
   Without her you would never have set out on the road.
   She has nothing more to give you…

   — Constantine Cavafy, 1863-1933