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Roger McNiel Obituary

Roger M. McNiel Jr., of Haddam, died Tuesday July 26, 2022 at his home in Rockville. He was born June 30, 1964 in Hartford, at Saint Francis Hospital, son of Tina (Parent) Pytlik and the late Roger M. McNiel, Sr. Roger was a graduate of Haddam Killingworth High School Class of '83. He then went on to serve with the US Air Force. He was a skilled carpenter working primarily in Middlesex County. Roger is survived by his mother, Tina and her husband Charles Pytlik of Haddam; daughters, Summer McNiel, Ivy McNiel, Leila Karst and grandson Mason of Haddam; brothers, David McNiel (Liz) of Clinton, Charles McNiel (Julia) of Kansas City; sisters, Jennifer Rourke (Tim) of Haddam and Veronica Thomen (Seth) of Higganum; and Grandmother Helen Pytlik of Higganum, as well as nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday August 3, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St. Middletown. Burial will follow at Tylerville Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday August 2, 2022 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Veterans Affairs, 287 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jul. 31, 2022.

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Alice Giurintano Durinick

August 10, 2022

I’m deeply saddened to see Roger’s obit. I went to school with him and have fond memories of him especially during our study halls. He was an amazing friend back in our High School days. May his family and friends know I send my prayer’s and blessings through this time of sorrow, and Roger I hope to see you in Heaven someday. Till then my friend Rest in Peace.

Jenell Smith

August 3, 2022

Sending prayers and keeping Roger’s family in my thoughts at this time of loss. Roger was a kind and thoughtful person and a wonderful classmate - Class of ‘83.

Ed Raczka

August 2, 2022

Charlie, Tina and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Roger was a childhood friend. We have fond memories from younger days.
Ed & Sarah Raczka

philip devlin

August 2, 2022

Roger was a good kid and an excellent baseball player for me when he was in junior high. My condolences to family and friends.

Assunto Family

August 2, 2022

Condolences to the McNiel family. We have had the honor and pleasure to get to know Ivy over the years and hope that you can take comfort in knowing that support is always available in your time of grief and in the future.

Rusty

August 2, 2022

So very sorry for your loss. In my thoughts and prayers

Carolina

August 2, 2022

My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Roger. Sending prayers!
Thank you Roger for your services to our country.

Yvonne Nerone (Nettleton)

August 1, 2022

Thinking of your family and sending my deepest condolences. Although I haven’t lived in Higganum for many years I have fond memories of Roger.

Bonnie and Ken Beatrice

July 31, 2022

Our heartfelt sympathy to the family.

Christopher Hyfield

July 31, 2022

Sorry to hear of Roger´s passing. Enjoyed many good times with Roger at HK parties. What I liked about Roger was his kind/mellow soul.

Richard Budka

July 31, 2022

Sorry for your loss for Roger. From what I remember of him, great guy! May he Rest In Peace

Kim coteCote

July 31, 2022

Very sorry to hear about Roger. Thinking about his family he left behind.

Sharon Schroeder, Pytlik, Mann

July 30, 2022

Tina, Charlie and family, so sorry for your loss. (From Sharon, David Pytlik’s first wife)

Julie Cook

July 30, 2022

I am so sorry to hear the loss of Roger. Sending prayers to the entire family and may you find peace in your memories.

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