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ROGER PUGH Obituary
Passed away peacefully April 12 at the age of 87. Roger was a longtime corporate lawyer in New York City in the firms Donovan, Leisure, Newton and Irvine, and Edwards and Angell. In his "retirement," Roger served in Paraguay as a Peace Corps volunteer with his wife Joanne, and worked abroad in Latvia, Croatia and Ukraine. He also served three years in the New York City Corporation Counsel. Roger was a generous, gregarious, ethical and optimistic person. He was an active and caring father, brother, uncle, and grandfather, and a mentor to many young attorneys. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joanne Pugh, his five children, James, Robin, Andrew, Rosemary and Allison, his two sisters, Betsy and Ann, and thirteen grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister, Rosamond Swain. Memorial services will be held at 1pm, Monday at the Community Church of New York, 40 E. 35th Street. In lieu of flowers, donations should be sent to the church's social justice fund.
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Winston Nees
June 27, 2017
I just read in the Harvard Magazine about the passing of my dear friend and roommate from Harvard. I know he will be greatly missed by family and friends alike. Joanne, I want to extend my deepest condolences to you. I have such fond memories of our times together.
April 20, 2017
Joanne, news of Roger's death brought back memories of when you first became our next door neighbors. He was a good man and you were great neighbors. My deepest sympathy. Jim Horkheimer
April 18, 2017
We are sorry to learn of the passing of Roger, but grateful for his (and Joanne's) service to our nation with the Peace Corps in Paraguay.
Our Condolences,
The National Peace Corps Association
Alba and Shirley Coronel
April 18, 2017
Dear Jim, Denise and family,
Sorry for your lost, our prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely,
Shirley and Alba
Sandi Meyers
April 17, 2017
Betsy,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother Roger. May you be comforted by the love of family and friends at this time and always!
Sandi Meyers
April 17, 2017
My Dearest Betsy,
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your brother....May you always be comforted by the love of family and friends.
Donald Buston
April 17, 2017
To Robin and family,
What a brilliant man. Wishing you all healing from your loss.
Don Buston
April 17, 2017
So sorry for your loss, Betsy. May Roger rest in peace. Joan Hauser
Gloria Xiques
April 17, 2017
To Betsy: I misread the details, and I deeply apologize for referring to Roger as your father, when he is indeed your brother. Your loss is the same.
Ken & Gloria Xiques
April 17, 2017
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad, Betsy. It is so difficult to lose a parent. Cherish your memories with him.
Love Ken & Gloria
Joanne Furio
April 16, 2017
Such a happy and loving man. It was always a joy to see Roger at family functions. He will be missed by many.
April 16, 2017
Joan & Joe Furio
You will be missed by all who knew you.
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