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Roger Cary Obituary

Cary, Roger

Roger Cary, 54, of Stamford, CT passed away peacefully on July 4, 2013 at his home. Born on March 27, 1959 in Mexico D.F., he is the son of Irene Marchenko Cary of Greenwich, CT and the late Michael Cary. Roger was a lifelong resident of Stamford, attended public schools and graduated from Stamford High in 1977. He also attended the University of Texas in Austin. For more than 30 years, Roger worked in various roles within the retail grocery industry, including management for Grade A Shoprite and Grand Union. Grade A Shoprite became his second family and he was loved and respected for his contributions and dedication to the business.
Besides his mother, Roger is survived by his sister, Sheila Cary Eletto of Woodbury CT, his brother, Brian Cary of Phoenix AZ, his niece, Christine Tyrrell of Sandy Hook, CT, his nephew, David Boyajian of Trumbull, CT and his niece, Amy Boyajian of Woodbury, CT, and three grand nephews, Dylan Tyrrell, Trevor Tyrrell, Cole Boyajian and one grandniece, Sadie Boyajian.
Family and friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, CT on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, from 4:00 - 8:00 pm with a brief Christian service at 7:30 pm. A private burial is July 11 at Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich CT.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Roger to the National MS Society, P.O Box 4527, New York, NY 10163. To leave online condolences, please visit www.cognetta.com.

Published by Stamford Advocate on Jul. 9, 2013.
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Vince Pisani

July 3, 2022

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July 3, 2022

Vince Pisani

July 3, 2022

I think of you all the time Roger. I´m sure the rest of the gang does also. Have great memories delivering papers on Custer St, living next door to you and just hanging out. Listening to George Carlin on your record player and seeing ZZ Top in New Haven. Rest In Peace Roger.

Vince Pisani

July 3, 2022

Thanks for being such a great friend Roger. You will always be remembered. Someday well be together again.

Vince Pisani

Neighbor

July 3, 2020

I grew up with Roger in the 60's & 70's on Custer Street too. It was a special place and we had wonderful childhoods. (I recognize many of the posters here.) We talked about and played so much baseball. He was a dear friend and I learned so much from him. I wish I stayed in touch. I am very sorry.

Bobby Patusky

July 17, 2013

Roger,and I became friend's around the sixth grade,when him and I played football on a neighborhood team called the custer st, cowboy's.We also went to burdick jr and S.H.S,together.Always shared a laugh or a story when I would see him at the store or at meetings.I'm very sorry to the Cary family for your loss

Bill Price

July 14, 2013

In the mid-70's, I was fortunate enough to be welcomed into a group of friends – Roger, Stephanie, Michael, Maryann, Fran, Nick and Albert. It was one of the best times of my life, and Roger (affectionately “the Codge”) was a wonderful and unique person. He was friendly, philosophical, whip-smart and grounded. Texas was lucky to have him. There was no one like him and he will be truly missed.

Roberta Ryan

July 12, 2013

Dear Mrs. Cary, Brian and Sheila. I am so sorry. Please accept my condolences and that they are not delivered in person. We are away this week. Ellen Bromley

July 10, 2013

Roger was a very dear friend and will be missed by many. Over the past 15 years, I looked forward to seeing Roger at various meetings, social functions, and grocery stores. He always had time to share a laugh or listen patiently before offering sage advice. He loved his family and spoke of you all often. May yourmemories of him give you comfort during this difficult time.

sally s

July 9, 2013

Remember Roger fondly as he was a very good friend of my brother Nick. We lived on Lawn Avenue. He will be missed by many. God bless.

July 9, 2013

My husband, Michael and Roger were very close friends. I did not know him all that well, but I do remember a conversation we had once that stays with me all these years later. It was a simple talk, right before he left for Texas. He just had a way of making the people around him feel more comfortable and welcome. IMO, he was a true, genuine person and will be greatly missed.

Deb Kane

July 9, 2013

To the Cary family, My deepest condolences for your loss. I worked with Roger in Grand Union. I enjoyed working with him.

Sue deFreese

July 9, 2013

Brian and Sheila,

Hopefully you remember me, but I was a friend of Roger's since grade school. He is also the reason why I'm here in Texas.

Roger was a warm caring and funny guy. I'm going to miss him so much. I posted an entry here earlier, but for some reason it didn't post.

My heartfelt condolences go out to your entire family.

Nick Bauer

Nick Bauer

July 9, 2013

Dear Mrs. Cary and Family.

I'm so sad to hear of Roger's passing. We lived next door on Custer Street and Roger and I shared the paper route together. He was a good friend to many people in Stamford and will be missed. May God watch over him and be with you in this time of sorrow.

Sincerely,

Vin Pisani

July 9, 2013

The the Cary family,

I grew up with Roger from 1st grade. My brother and I lived on Lawn Avenue.

Our deepest Condolences to the family. He will be greatly missed.

Stephanie Kane

July 9, 2013

Roger and I were very close friends since the third grade and even he is the reason that I wound up here in Texas.he was an excellent friend and a wonderful person. I will miss him very very much.

Nick Bauer

July 9, 2013

Sheila, my condolences to you and your family.

Ken Trout

July 9, 2013

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