Rodger L. Fink

Rodger was my English teacher in freshman and sophomore year at St. Joseph Regional High School. I´ve long felt that I benefitted from his 300 word essay assignments, where we basically had to `get to the point.´ That has only helped me in my professional career. Also, his reading assignments in English Literature (Frosh Year) and American Literature (Sophomore Year), sparked an interest that´s continued to this day. His soccer coaching tenure: I don´t think he knew a darn thing about the...

I worked with Rodger for many years at NYSTRS. He was a fascinating man with a keen intellect, and as well read as any I know. Some can do the NY Times crossword puzzle using just the vertical, or just the horizontal clues, rather than both. Rodger kidded me that one day he would do the puzzle using neither. If anyone could, it would be Rodger. Always eager to discuss everything from politics to religion, we spent many hours traveling NYS for NYSTRS, debating this and that. And boy, did I...

Just wanted to give my condolences. Rodger sounds like an delightful person. I wonder if we met in philosophy club at Albany UU.

Laura, and Rodger`s siblings and kin, I was so sad to read of his passing. Rodger was a dear, sweet man with a razor-sharp intellect, a joy to converse with. I am happy that I got to know him, even a little.

Rodger was a valued member of the Tuesday morning Philosophy group and friend. He will be missed.