James Roger Rittenhouse

Vivian, I was trying to contact you with questions about Hawaii and came across the obituary of your husband. I am so very sorry for this hard loss. Sarah lost her husband too. I hope your happy memories and family sustain you. Scottie

We´ved missed you, Vivien and Roger, our intrepid lead explorer on Mana Road around Mauna Kea...a memorable day with a generous heart and gentleman. A Hui Hou, bruddah Roger! aloha to your Ohana, carol and mark

Roger was a prince of a guy!! I consider Roger as both a colleague and a friend. When I remounted my large-ish telescope in Concord, Roger was only too happy to help as part of the crew. Donna, my wife (L) and daughter Rebecca (R) were also part of the crew, as was Keith Mitchell (not shown). Roger also helped me set up my medium sized telescope in Pahala, HI. He and I worked past sunset. I tried to return his kindness by helping him tend his coffee plantation. The world has lost a really...

We will miss you, Roger. You were the center of of our neighborhood on Captain Cook road, and we thank you for that. We got to meet lovely people and make friends for the rest of our lives, thanks to you (and Vivian). Rest In Peace, we will keep thinking of you with gratitude and love.

Both of you were at the center of my social life on The Hill in Kona. I will miss Roger for his practical nature and gift for helping build the Captain Cook residents into a true neighborhood. You have been the wind under his wings, Vivian.

Oh Vivian. We are so sorry at this sad news. We love you and Roger is already missed.