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Robert Roepke Obituary
Rev. Brother Robert Jogues Roepke C.F.C. passed away on October 19, 2016. Brother Roepke was born on April 8, 1936 in New York City, the son of Edward and Anna Nagle Roepke. He received a BA in English from Iona College, his MA in Religious Education from Fordham University and his MS in Health Service Administration from Iona College.
Brother Roepke entered the Congregation of Christian Brothers on September 13, 1950 and pronounced his final vows on June 27, 1961. His ministry took him to many positions including Sacred Heart, Manhattan, Catholic Memorial, Boston, All Hallows High School, Cardinal Farley Military Academy, Blessed Sacrament High School and Bergen Catholic High School. Brother Roepke also served as Principal at All Hallows High School and Blessed Sacrament High School as well being Superior and Administrator at St. Joseph's Residence, New Rochelle. His most recent assignment was at Iona Prep until his retirement in 2010.
Brother Roepke was predeceased by his parents, Anna and Edward, as well as by his brothers Edward M. Roepke and Br. James E. Roepke CFC. Brother is survived by his sister Lorraine Hodgson and numerous nephews, nieces and other family members.
A wake will be held at St. Joseph's Residence, 30 Montgomery Circle, New Rochelle, NY 10804 on Sunday October 23 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Family Church, Mayflower Ave., New Rochelle, NY on Monday at 9:30 AM. Interment will be at the Christian Brothers Cemetery in West Park, NY. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to St. Joseph's Residence, 30 Montgomery Circle, New Rochelle, NY 10804.
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