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Mortimer Rogers Obituary
Howell Township - Judge Mortimer A. Rogers, Sr. - 92 of Howell, passed away February 7, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Mortimer served in the United States Navy during WW II. After discharge he was a Reserve Commissioned Officer, grade first Lieutenant. During his tenure as an officer, he served in the Judge Advocate General Corps in NJ and VA as Senior Officer in charge of the Law Section.
He was admitted to the NJ Bar & U.S. District Court of NJ in 1954. Mort first served as a Public Defender and then Prosecutor in Hackensack, NJ before moving to Ocean County. In 1959, he was appointed a Municipal Court Judge and continued to serve the Borough of Pt. Pleasant for 28 years on the bench, as well holding Judgeships in Pt. Pleasant Beach, Manchester, Lakehurst, Ocean Gate, Pine Beach, Barnegat, Lacey, Dover, Island Heights, and Lakewood Townships throughout his over 30 years on the Municipal Bench. He was a member and Governor for District III for the American Judges Association. He graduated from Florida Southern College and Boston University Law School.
Mort was an avid real estate developer, hunter, horseman and farmer. All who knew him, whether professional or friend, had made their way to the farm on "Easy Street"
He was predeceased by his parents Percy and Evelyn Rogers and his son William Rogers.
Surviving is his wife Jeamjai Sungsuwan Rogers; two Daughters Susan Rogers, Pt. Pleasant, Allyson Rogers-Stetter, (Jerry Stetter), Fla, two sons Mortimer Rogers Jr., Pt. Pleasant and John Rogers (Dawn Rogers) of Colorado; and five grandchildren Samantha Rogers-LeDoux, Bryan Rogers, Jonathan Stetter and Caleb and Lydia Rogers.
Interment will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to Oceans of Love. Colonial Funeral Home Brick is in charge of arrangements.
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Daniel Berger
November 10, 2020
As a young attorney, I appeared before Judge Rogers numerous times.
He always listened and earnestly considered my legal argument on behalf of my client. I remember him as gentleman and a very decent, good man. My sincerest condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
Kelli Walsh-ONeill
February 9, 2020
My sincerest condolences to the Rogers Family.
My Father, Phil used to work on the farm from time to time, most of all he was friends with The Judge. The best memory I have was watching the 1969 Mets win the World Series in the living room of that house, I was 8. Also, the dune buggy rides with my teenage sisters. Some of my best memories were about that farm back in the 60's. RIP Sir, you will be missed.
Janine Dickerson Splawn
February 9, 2020
To the person in my life that gave me the desire to work in the legal profession. Starting at my young age of 5 living on "Easy Street" your influence was apparent.
Dennis Scott
February 9, 2020
Mrs. Rogers and the Rogers' Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow in your life. I had an opportunity to sit in Judge Rogers house on Easy Street to discuss a certain case that was to be heard by him while he was a judge in a certain Ocean County Town. I left his residence with a deep understanding of the true nature of his knowledge, kindness and understanding of human nature. He was a true compassionate man and I always held him in the highest regard after this chance meeting. May this Great Man rest in Peace. Dennis Scott, Retired Captain of Operations, Howelltownship Police Department.
Lynne Mahoney
February 9, 2020
Loved our talks together. So sorry Sue and the whole family.
Janet Sherlock
February 8, 2020
May you rest in peace. Thank you for your lifetime of service.
Gregory Hogan
February 8, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.Gregory Hogan
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