Roger James Evans

Roger James Evans
Mr. Evans, 77, of Charlotte, NC passed away on August 24, 2011 in his home with family present.
Born November 8, 1933 in Bronx, NY and raised in Brooklyn, NYC, he was the son of Maureen O'Reilly Evans (born in Cobb, Ireland) and Frederic C. Evans of Hammond, New York.
He has a younger sister, Maureen L. Evans, residing in Topsham, Maine. Roger graduated from Manhattan College in 1956 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and was a member of Phi Kappa fraternity. Upon graduation from Manhattan College, he served in the Navy aboard the USS Mills (DER 133). He later served as a Commander of the mine sweeper, USS Linnett.
Roger was married in 1958 to Barbara Pfaffenschlager at St Anne's On the Hill in Flushing, NY. They initially resided in Salt Point, and later Wappingers Falls, NY.
A devoted husband of 53 years and a loving father to five children, Eileen (married to Richard Carr, residing in Centerville Ohio), Roger Michael (married to Victoria Thomas, residing in Ann Arbor), Elizabeth (married to Rodd Berro, residing in Armonk, NY), twin brothers, Robert (married to Kathy DiSalvo, residing in Vincennes, IN) and John (married to Robin Wiseman, residing in Cary, NC). He has 13 grandchildren and was able to see his oldest grandson recently married.
Roger began his professional career after the Navy with Electric Boat and NJ Bell. He was a long- time employee with IBM, having achieved Senior Engineer status over the course of 27 years with the company (1962-1989).
In 1979, he and the family moved from Wappingers Falls, NY to Mint Hill, NC and later in 1984, Roger and Barbara took a temporary overseas transfer with IBM to Boblingen, West Germany for 3 years. Upon returning, they lived in the Myers Park area for 10 years before moving to the current residence in South Charlotte. Members of St. Peter's Catholic Church since 1987, Roger and his wife, Barbara, have been active in their church and various volunteer activities.
He was a long-time volunteer with Urban Ministries, Loaves and Fishes, and as a Child Advocate. He shared his knowledge and enthusiasm for computers as a volunteer teacher at the Shepherd's Center at Southminster. Roger was an avid genealogist, accruing information on the family stretching back several generations.
Roger and Barbara have developed life-long friendships in their church and neighborhood. His quick smile and gentle spirit led to many enjoyable times spent with the Men's Night Out group, the Saturday Geezer coffee group, and the ROMEO's (retired old men eating out).
He is survived by Barbara, his wife of 53 years; his sister, 5 children and 13 grandchildren.
Special thanks to Presbyterian Hospice; Sean and Sharon. Donations may be made to Presbyterian Hospice and Urban Ministry.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, August 27th at 2:30 PM at St. Peter's Catholic Church. The family will receive friends in Biss Hall following the Mass.
J.B. Tallent Funeral Service is assisting his family