Peter P. Rogers

Peter P. Rogers "Captain" LOWELL Peter P. Rogers, the loving husband of Donna (Towle) Rogers, died Wednesday, February 6, 2008, at Lowell General Hospital, following a courageous 9-week battle with lung cancer. Peter was the devoted father of son, PFC John J. Rogers, U.S. Army, currently deployed in Iraq, and daughter, Margo Towle Rogers of Boston. Peter was born in Lowell, on June 8, 1951, the son of the late John J. and Irene (Sperounis) Rogers.Peter was a graduate of the Immaculate Conception Grammar School, Keith Academy, Class of 1969, and Lowell Technological Institute, Class of 1975. In 1981, he received his Master's Degree from University of Lowell. Peter and Donna married on April 16, 1978, and would have celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary this year.Peter Rogers was an exceptional father, who freely gave of his time and talents as a volunteer and coach. For many years, he coached his son, John, and daughter, Margo in baseball and softball. Peter continued coaching and organized the Lowell Girls Softball League at Shedd Park. He was a lifetime parishioner of the Immaculate Conception Parish, and was an active member of the Immaculate Conception Golf Committee. When it came to golf, Peter's love was Long Meadow.It was there that he earned his nickname, "Captain".A life-long member, he was loved by everyone at the Meadow.Peter volunteered every morning at Long Meadow, making sure the previous day's receipts were recorded.He served as Club President from 1992-93, and is the current President of the Long Meadow Scholarship Fund. Prior to his illness, Peter was employed at Residents First Development Corporation, as a Project Manager at the Julian D. Steele Reinvention Site.Previously, he worked at Data General Corporation and Hewlett Packard Corporation. Surviving him are his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Deborah and Edward O'Brien of Falmouth, MA, Gregory and Rebecca Towle of Terrytown, LA, and Bonnie (Towle) and Ted Flanagan of Chelmsford; two aunts, Jennie Maguire and Stella Sperounis, both of Lowell; several cousins, and many, many dear friends. He will be greatly missed by his loyal friends, Jake and Audrey Rogers. Peter Rogers was a true gentleman, well loved and respected by many for the love and respect he gave to others. He was simply the best. ROGERS In Lowell, February 6, 2008, at Lowell General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.Peter P. Rogers, 56, Captain, devoted husband of Donna (Towle) Rogers.At his request, there will be no visiting hours.Family and friends are invited to a Funeral Mass celebrating Peter's life on SATURDAY MORNING at 11 O'CLOCK at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH, 144 EAST MERRRIMACK STREET, LOWELL.Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Tewksbury.In lieu of flowers and as an expression of sympathy, donations in Peter's memory may be made to the Immaculate Conception Church, 3 Fayette St., Lowell, MA 01852 or to Long Meadow Golf Club Scholarship Fund, 165 Havilah St., Lowell, MA 01852.ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL, 978-459-9222.