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Tod Rogers Obituary

Penn Yan- On August 20, 2013, at age 50 from complications that developed while recovering from recent surgery. Friends are welcome to attend a funeral service at St. Michaels Catholic Church on Liberty Street in Penn Yan on August 26th at 10:30 a.m. The family will have a private grave site ceremony immediately following the funeral.
The family has asked that donations be given in Tod's name to Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Penn Yan Ambulance or Mercy Flight in lieu of flowers. The family would also like to thank the staffs of Soldier's and Sailors, Strong, and Highland Hospitals for Tod's treatments and their kindness to his family.
Tod was a graduate of Penn Yan Academy Class of 1981, an honors graduate of Finger Lakes Community College and served in the US Air Force.
He is survived by five brothers, Dwight (Cindy), James (Waej), Richard (Michele), Peter (Mary), and Ted (Laurie); four sisters, Jane (Mike) Trowbridge, Judy (Terry) Shoff, Eileen (Brad) Crane, and Mary Alice (Tom) May; his uncle Carl and aunt Jean Olbrich, aunt Rita Lakacko; many nieces, nephews, great nephews, and cousins.
He was pre-deceased by his loving wife Ellie and his parents Mary and Jerome.

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Published by Finger Lakes Times from Aug. 25 to Aug. 27, 2013.

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August 28, 2013

I am so sorry to hear this. I havent seen him since high school but remember such a great great guy. so young and am I am sorry. lisa norris (white)

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August 26, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Tod. What a sudden loss! May you find comfort in God's promise for everlasting life on earth. Matthew 5:5

Jennifer Lovejoy

August 26, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Tamahara Hansen

August 25, 2013

So saddened by this terrible news. So very sorry for your loss!! He was one of a kind, always telling stories, offering a hand with just about anything, and if course flashing his beautiful smile!! He was truly a wonderful selfless person!! Gonna miss you Tod RIP

Lisa Travis

August 25, 2013

So very sorry what a big loss , his heart was amazing would do anything for anybody , the heavens will shine brighter now God speed my friend love you and thank you for everything

Karla Washburn

August 25, 2013

Thinking of you at this time of sorrow. My God's grace gives you strength during this difficult time. Tod was a great friend. I will truly miss him.

Pauline Champlin

August 25, 2013

Dear Rogers Family
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts And prayers are with all of you during this sorrowful time in your lives.

Sarah McLoud Gaylord

August 25, 2013

Dwight and family- so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pam (Tietjen) Fingar

August 25, 2013

Dear Rogers family,

I was very sorry to learn of Tod's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.

terri burleigh

August 25, 2013

Im very sorry for the family. Tod was a good freind to many, and loved life. we will miss his jokes and words of wisdom. most of all i will miss his beautiful smile. it was a blessing to have him in my life. Rip my friend ! God bless u all !

Joanne DeBolt

August 25, 2013

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Rogers family. Tod was very dear to me and an awesome friend. I'll miss him dearly. He'll forever be and my thoughts and I know we'll all share stories of all the good times we've had. I was truly blessed by having him in my life.

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