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Rogers Cathey Obituary
Norfolk - Rogers Dey "R.D." Cathey, Jr., 53, passed away December 16, 2014 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in Norfolk, the son of the late Rogers D. Cathey, Sr. and Constance Pontifex Cathey. He is survived by his son Rogers Dey Cathey, III and his fiancée Lauren Gabor, daughter Taylor Fox Cathey, and sister Constance Cathey Malamos and her husband George.
R.D. is a graduate of Norfolk Collegiate High School and attended Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Va. A 20-year veteran of the sampling business, he founded and became president of Hampton Roads Sampling, Inc. in 1994. He was an avid lover of coffee, food and all things culinary which was sparked by his early career in the restaurant industry. Whether it was long ago summers of lifeguarding, waterskiing down the intercoastal waterways or skiing down the slopes out west, R.D. always seized life with youthful abandon. He was never one to know a stranger and you could be guaranteed to be met with that friendly smile showing just a sparkle of mischief in his eyes.
A celebration of life will be held at Il Giardino Ristorante, a place where R.D. made life-long friends and created everlasting memories. The memorial service will begin at 12pm Monday December 22nd at Il Giardino Ristorante, 910 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. We would like to take the opportunity to extend our gratitude to the physicians, nurses and staff at Virginia Beach General Hospital for their compassion and exceptional care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choosing. Condolences may be registered at bwfosterfuneralhome.com.
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for Rogers Cathey
December 25, 2014
Your family will be in our prayers. May God watch over you all. Lee and Bonnie Startt
douglas smith
December 20, 2014
It was great seeing RD at the class reunion He was an exceptional individual athlete in his healthier days.RD'S athleticism and leaping ability could changes games.I remember other teams being terrified of his presence on the court becuase of his shotblocking ability...i remember eating a few in practice myself.Many years had passed since i had seen him at the reunion,however , he was still the great human being that I had remebered.many condolences to his family members and close friends...
December 20, 2014
RIP RD you were a kind and loving brother-inlaw also a great friend you will always have special place in my heart.
Jim Polhemus
December 19, 2014
It was a pleasure knowing RD for the last 28 years. He will be sorely missed by everyone that knew him. My heart and prayers go out to his family.
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Bishop Family
December 19, 2014
RD a man of many talents, happiest when his home was full with family and friends to show off his love of cooking. If you were eating RD was happy. 20 + years of good times & great memories. Love to RD, Love to the children and Debbie. Sincere condolences.
John Finkel
December 19, 2014
My sincerest condolences. My thoughts are with you during this most difficult times.
Chico Quinones
December 19, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Cathey Family, RD was one of a kind, great friend , will be dearly missed
Tammy Deininger
December 19, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
R.D. Cathey III
December 19, 2014
RIP Dad. You will be missed but never forgotten.
December 19, 2014
I worked at the same company (John S. Connor) with RD and he always had a smile on his face! What a terrific person he was. Always made me laugh! My heart goes out to his family during this difficult time.
God Bless!
Joyce Painter
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