Roderick E. Minaya

Roderick E. Minaya obituary

Roderick E. Minaya

Roderick Minaya Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 24, 2017.
On Saturday, June 24, 2017 Roderick E. Minaya, 71, passed away. He will be missed by many friends, colleagues and family. He was a talented musician, chess player, pool player, spelling bee champion and softball umpire. He loved to read and enjoyed spending time at Carlisle Senior Center with friends. He was a member of the Carlisle United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Huntingdon Area High School, Class of 1963. He has an Associate's Degree from Harrisburg Area Community College and a Bachelor's Degree from Penn State University at Harrisburg. He served honorably in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany.

He is survived by his daughter Theresa Kruid; four sons, Matthew, Mitchell, Michael, Marshall Minaya; and 3 grandchildren. His brothers Curt and Rich Minaya, and his sister-in-law Barb Minaya. He was predeceased by his parents Edmund and Joanne Minaya and his brother Jed Minaya.

Services will be held at a private ceremony at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Carlisle Area Public Library or Senior Center.

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