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Charles Rogers Obituary

ROGERS Charles ""Charlie'' Rogers, 81, beloved husband of Carol Avet Rogers passed away on February 20, 2007. He was the husband of the late Rosa Haydel Rogers. Survivors include his children: Anna Heim and (Bob), Charles ""Chuck'' and (Liz), Warren and (Gayla), Catherine Morrissey and (P.J.), Lee and (Maria) and Eric and (Lisa); grandchildren: Robert and (Gina) Heim, Stephanie Heim, William Rogers, Warren, Jr. and (Amy) Rogers, LT(j.g.)Christopher and (Alyson) Morrissey, Lynn Morrissey, Noah Morrissey, Alexandra Monterroso, Julio Monterroso, Angele Rogers, Lee Rogers, Jr., Louis Rogers, and Sarah Rogers; also survived by 9 great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Harold, Sidney, and Warren Rogers and son of the late Zena Viala and the late Eric I. Rogers.A native of New Orleans and a resident of Metairie for 6 years. Charles was a retired diesel mechanic supervisor for the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board. He was a parishioner of St. Clement of Rome Church where he served as president of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, head of the usher ministry, and member of the Holy Name Society. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, E.D. White Council #3246 and William Guste Assembly, a commander of the V.F.W. post 3805. He was also a WWII Navy Veteran who served aboard the Battleship U.S.S. Indiana. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation and Wake Services at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) on -------Friday, February 23, 2007 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, February 24, 2007 at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 4317 Richland Ave. Metairie, LA 70002 at 12:30 PM with visitation beginning for 10:30 AM. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Cemetery. To sign and view the Family Guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Feb. 23 to Feb. 24, 2007.

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Cindy & Lee Cardon

March 5, 2007

Carol - Please accept our sincere sympathy for your loss. I bet Charlie and my beloved Daddy (Al Schmit) are joking it up in heaven. You both were so well regarded by him. Rest in peace, Charlie, and Carol, you are in my prayers.

Melissa

February 28, 2007

I only met you a couple times a couple years ago. I just want your family to know that I hope God spreads His arms over the whole family and supports them. Love Melissa and the great grandson you never met Caleb

Cindy Matherne

February 25, 2007

Maw Maw Carol, we know you are sad, for you have lost your best friend. We also know you will continue to take comfort in knowing he is with the Lord, free of illness and pain.

He loved you dearly and was truly blessed to have you as his wife, best friend and yes, card playing buddy!

We will miss him, especially Monique. He has left a mark on her for life, she truly loved and enjoyed him.

Remember, the games must go on! We love you very much - Hold you head up and know that he continues to be with you.

With Love, Your Daughter-N-Law Cindy

Randy, Angie, Courtney & Austin Matherne

February 24, 2007

The are no words that can make the passing of Mr. Charlie easy. We will always remember the way he lived each day to the fullest. We are a better family for having him in our lives.
Maw-Maw Carol-WE LOVE YOU!!!!

Wilma LaBiche

February 24, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

David & Susan Freeman

February 24, 2007

It is with our deepest sympathy we send you and Mr. Charlie family our thoughts and pryers.

LaVerne Amore

February 24, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Angele Rogers

February 23, 2007

My grandfather was the most wonderful man anyone would ever know. He was one of those people you could talk to about anything. I miss my paw paw Charlie but I know he is in a better place watching us all from heaven.

Carol Buras

February 23, 2007

Charlie touched so many people. I'm glad that I was one of them. Always a kidder, he's now in heaven making others smile and laugh. Love you Charlie.

George E. J. Van Zandt

February 23, 2007

I have fond memories of Charlie from our Hope Haven days in the late 1930's. Harold Rogers was in my class in the seventh grade and Sidney was just behind me.
My condolences to the family.

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