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ROGER GERRARD BREEZE

FUNERAL HOME

Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home

254 Carroll St. NW

Washington, District of Columbia

ROGER BREEZE Obituary

DR. ROGER GERRARD BREEZE
On Tuesday, June 14, 2016, DR. ROGER GERRARD BREEZE of Washington, DC. Beloved husband of Diana Jean Schemo Breeze. Loving father of Liam, Roger, Matthew, Padraic, Sarah and Jacob. Dear brother of Elaine (David) Holcombe and the late Sylvia Fulham. Cherished grandfather of Henry, Stella, Leo and Tennessee. Beloved uncle of James, Lawrence and Emily. Funeral services were held on June 15, 2016, in Washington, DC, with burial in Staten Island, NY. Shiva will be observed at the late residence. Memorial contributions may be made to Kesher Israel, the Jewish Primary Day School or Chai Lifeline. Arrangements entrusted to TORCHINSKY HEBREW FUNERAL HOME, 202-541-1001 (endorsed by The Rabbinical Council of Greater Washington).

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Published by The Washington Post on Jun. 16, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for ROGER BREEZE

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51 Entries

Rosalyn Liddle

June 10, 2025

Remembering you,as always.In our thoughts,Cousins Ros and Chris.

Lori E. Gold

June 25, 2024

Roger, We were friends and drinking buddies, able to share laughter and wry remarks that no one else caught. I was floored by your death, and that reaction has not abated. To me, you were always so special and one of a kind. Speaking of which -- you were one of the kindest, gentlest souls I knew --- not to mention the funniest. Sending you warmest wishes, hugs, remnants of dreams, and whatever is good in this world or next.
Lori

Rob Marro

June 12, 2024

The world is a better place because of you.

Rest in Peace, Roger.

Sergey Netesov

June 11, 2024

Roger was a very good professional in the field of biosafety, very kind person, and I and my family members will always remember him... RIP...

Rosalyn Liddle

June 10, 2024

Always remembered fondly.Much love,your cousins Ros and Christine.

Rob Marro

June 10, 2023

The years go by, but the memories of time shared with a treasured friend endure. Rest easy, my friend.

Rosalyn Liddle

June 10, 2023

Time flies,but memories stay the same forever.You are not forgotten,Roger,remembered with much affection,Cousins Ros and Chris.

Rosalyn Liddle

June 10, 2022

Remembered always.Time goes around so fast,but our memories stay,and whilst we talk about the trivialities and sometimes the mundane things in life,we never forget.Great memories of when we worked together..happy days.Remembered always with love,your Cousin's Ros and Chris.

Sergey Netesov

September 27, 2021

Remembering you as an excellent friend and very constructive and positive person. Rest in peace...

Sergey, Irina and our daughters

Ros liddle

September 26, 2021

Roger! so sorry...belated thoughts....lost another cousin in June this year and so much has happened.Remembered always with great affection,remember your sense of humour,hearty laugh and joy for life.Down to earth and humble to a fault.Remembered always,Cousins Ros and Chris.

Ed Austin

June 10, 2021

First met Roger in November 2003 in Almaty Kazakhstan, where he led a conference as part of USG. As a fellow Brit (the only one) managed to corner him where he regaled me over a drink with tales that made my mind boggle and my eyes widen. A decent man whom I have fond memories of.

Rosalyn Liddle

June 10, 2021

Remembering you Roger.Rest in peace cousin,from Ros and Chris.

Tony D'Angelo

June 10, 2020

Four years on and your friendship and expertise are painfully missed, especially during the time of a coronavirus pandemic. You were a sincere, honest and true friend.

Your heroism and service to your country is known by those few who have the integrity to put dignity, honor and duty ahead of self-interest. May the Lord bless you in His eternity you richly deserve.

Rosalyn Liddle

June 10, 2020

Remembering you Roger with fondness,not just today but always...From your cousin Rosalyn and Christine.

Sergey Netesov

June 10, 2019

Roger was a very good friend and I will remember him forever. I have a photo with him and his and my colleagues after a week of our first meeting. He was very brave to come to Siberia in February... 25 years ago....

Manuel Montenegro

May 5, 2018

I met Roger in the mid 90's, when he was running Plum Island and I, S&T at the Brazilian embassy in DC. One could tell right from the start that he was an absolutely brilliant scientist. And one who knew how to get things done, to boot! Over the years, as he took on increasingly larger responsibilities within ARS&USDA, our common purpose remained to get the US and Brazil to cooperate in facing global challenges such as FMD and dengue fever. We also had in common girlfriends who lived in faraway Brazil and whom we eventually married. Diana and Roger flew in to Brasilia to attend my wedding to Cristina. It will always be one of our most cherished memories. Time and distance and jobs drew us apart over the years, but Cristina and I were sure that the four of us would meet again sometime, somewhere. We were deeply shocked to learn about Roger's passing only recently, through a common acquaintance. Our hearts and prayers go out to Diana.

Bruce Olcott

November 4, 2016

Roger was my mentor at WSU/SVM. He was a brilliant and dedicated teacher and my friend. He kept in touch for the rest of his life and always had positive things to say. My condolences to his family, he was truly a wonderful man.

Katie Payton

September 15, 2016

I took a class from Dr. Breeze, his easy humor matched with piercing insight will be sorely missed. My thoughts are with his friends and family.

Steve Dorr

August 14, 2016

Thank you Roger for your inspiring service to so many. May God's peace, grace and light be with you forevermore.

Rob Marro

August 12, 2016

Roger was a close friend, confidant and colleague for well over twenty years. His departure leaves a tremendous gap in the lives of those privileged to know him.

Farewell my friend; I'll miss you.

Mark Dertzbaugh

July 6, 2016

Roger was a great advocate for federal labs and federal researchers. He brought a lot of insight and years of experience to the time he spent with the DoD. He will be greatly missed!

Mark Rosenfeld

July 6, 2016

I knew Roger as a professional colleague and friend. He was a caring and exceptionally intelligent individual -- and will be greatly missed.

john Crowther

July 2, 2016

I am so sorry to hear about Roger. As a fellow Northener I liked his wit, zest and thrust for work. I am sure he is in heaven reorganising things.

Jerry McCollum

June 30, 2016

I have many memories of Roger. His professional kindnesses to me always evoke feelings of gratitude.

Gary Weber

June 29, 2016

I worked with Roger on many occasions. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. I send my most heartfelt thoughts to his family and his friends.

Debbie Roland

June 28, 2016

It is with great sadness that I learn of the passing of Dr. Breeze. The world of research was a better place due to involvement and many, many contributions. We will miss him. Our prayers are with his family and friends.

Erin Rosskopf

June 27, 2016

I am so sad to hear of Dr. Breeze's passing. He played a significant role in my career with ARS and I will remember him with gratitude.

Ricardo Goenaga

June 27, 2016

My deepest condolences to his wife and family. I got to know Dr. Breeze while serving as Director for the USDA-ARS, South Atlantic Area. He was a man of great vision.

Mary Critchley

June 27, 2016

I last saw Roger in Brussels at the FMD conference in 2007 when he was such fun and so helpful. He gave me a chance actually to "try out" the PCR rapid diagnosis machine so that I could see that even idiots like me would have no trouble at all in operating it. I am in tears.

Sheila Crispin

June 27, 2016

I'm sure I speak for Roger's many friends and admirers in the UK when I say how very saddened we are to hear this news.

Roger was a tower of strength and the voice of reason, based on science, knowledge and compassion, during the dark days of the UK 2001 Foot and Mouth epidemic.

We will miss him immensely and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Sheila (Prof Sheila Crispin)

Sergey Netesov

June 26, 2016

I just found out about Roger.We met with him in 1994 and became friends, having meetings in Athens, Washington, Moscow, Astana, Novosibirsk, etc. He had a lot of talents but one is very special: he was very valuable and supportive friend. He made a lot of good things for a lot of people not only in the USA but in Russia and in Kazakhstan, etc. We all here will never forget him. Sergey, Irina, Julia and Kate Netesov

Lori E. Gold

June 26, 2016

I'm shocked to have learned the news of Roger's passing. Brilliant, funny, insightful - all mentioned here; grounded, and one of the kindest, most rational and full-of-life people I have ever known. The world has been a better place for Roger's presence in it, and certainly I am, for having known him. My deepest condolences to Diana, Sarah and Jakie, and his other children and siblings. Your strength and love as a family are gifts to help get your through this impossible time. May his oversized, warm, delightful and loving memory forever be for a blessing.

Katie & Ned

June 26, 2016

We met, worked with and befriended Dr Breeze a long while ago. He was astute, funny and amazingly brilliant. We shall miss him, as many others, for all the gifts he brought to the world.

Wes/Katie Leid

June 25, 2016

Wes and I just found out today about Roger. We are so saddened and know how much you all will miss him. He was a wonderful colleague and friend while we were at WSU, and that friendship continued until his passing. Shalom

Gene Lyon

June 23, 2016

We got to know Dr. Breeze when he served as Area Director at the Russell Research Center in Athens, Georgia. He brought a new vision to the research effort at RRC, and was a leader that put the Center ahead of the research curve during the time he served there.
Gene/Brenda Lyon

Ed Austin

June 23, 2016

Fondly remembered.

Alex Hamill

June 23, 2016

Dr Breeze was a wonderful and inspiring mentor. He will be missed by so many. Will never forget our time working in Central Asian locations.

June 23, 2016

I will always have fond memories of traveling through Ukraine and discussing with Roger high minded ideas, and how quickly they devolve into absolute...ruin. He is one of a kind.

Fair winds and following seas, roger.

Shawn Cali

June 23, 2016

I just found out today - so sad to hear. Roger was a great friend and mentor, always cheerful, always had a story with a lesson to share. He will be greatly missed.

Thomas Feyer

June 21, 2016

I'm so sorry, Diana. My wife and I send our condolences.

liz hines

June 21, 2016

Dear Diane and Family, I have a feeling that Roger passed much too soon. My dad passed at 56 years and it was so unfair, being that he, too, was a vibrant, intelligent and caring person. I happy to have known you at the bureau, and my sincere wishes for you at this time. Fondly, Liz Hines

Charles Bacon

June 21, 2016

I have great fondness of Roger during his tenure here at the Russell Research Center, Athens, GA. I am truly sorry at his passing and do express sincere appreciation for knowing him. My heartfelt thoughts to the family and I wish you all well.

Peter Daszak

June 21, 2016

Very sad to hear of Roger's passing after getting to know another 'Old Mancunian' after both emigrating to the USA. A sad loss to our community and to Global Health and Security.

Neela Banerjee

June 21, 2016

Roger was a wonderful man, and I'm so so sorry he was taken from you now. How fortunate he was to have had such a loving family. May you all find the love and solace you need at such a hard time.

Andy&Renee Hammond

June 20, 2016

Our sincere condolences.

Rosalyn

June 17, 2016

Roger,have fond memories of working alongside you at Peter Nutt's Veterinary Surgery at Heap Bridge,Bury,Lancashire,England.Always the joker,always up for a laugh,but always the proffesional in your work.Rest in peace,Cousin Rosalyn.xx

Fred and Ellen Coppell

June 17, 2016

Much sadness at Roger's passing. Great and learned man with a huge, dry wit. He had a story for every occasion. Roger taught me much over the last 14 years and he will be missed. To his family, his friends and to those he worked with in so many different ways: Please accept our sympathies on his passing.

June 17, 2016

Please accept my sincere sympathies. May God's holy spirit or active force, equip you with the " power beyond what is normal " to go from one day to the next. ( 2 Corinthians 4 : 7 ) Remember : God can help his faithful servants to endure any and every problem they may face.

June 17, 2016

To the family of Roger;-
Sending our deepest condolences on your loss.
Christine, Stephen, Susan, Julian & Rosalyn Howarth, first cousins of Roger, being the children of Roger's Uncle George (sister of Dorothy, Roger's mother)of Woodside Farm, Middleton, Greater Manchester.

Betsey Apple

June 16, 2016

My deepest condolences to the lovely family, who together with Roger, were such dear neighbors of mine and others.
He will be sorely missed.

June 16, 2016

My heartfelt condolences to the family. May you continue to cherish the memories you have and remember that God is there for us like it tells us at 1 Peter 5:6,7. I hope you continue to feel the love and support from your family and friends.

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