David A. Roden
1956 - 2024
Springfield
David A. Roden, age 68, passed away peacefully with his wife and son by his side May 26, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born February 6, 1956 to the late Jack and Annette Roden. He was a graduate of Longmeadow High School and Holyoke Community College. He worked in the family store, Work N' Play, that his grandfather and father started, for many years. He loved a good game of Gin, was an avid reader never without a book, and the challenge of the Sunday crossword puzzles. He loved talking to everyone, anyone and made many a friend from total strangers. David is survived by his wife of 45 years Peggy (March) Roden, son Brian, sisters Barbara and Lisa, nieces, nephews and extended March family. A funeral home service will be held Sunday June 2nd at 11:00 AM at the Ascher-Zimmerman Funeral Home at 44 Sumner Ave Springfield with burial at City of Homes Cemetery. Memorial contributions in David's name may be made to City of Homes Scholarship, c/o Allen Mackler, 73 East Drumlin Rd Springfield 01108. For further information or directions, please visit ascherzimmerman.com.

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Published by The Republican from May 30 to May 31, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for David Roden

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12 Entries

Joanne buoniconti

June 2, 2024

May he rest in peace...he was a nice man who always spoke lovingly about his family...my condolences, joanne buoniconti (a Health-trax friend)

Richard Leader

June 1, 2024

My deepest condolences go out to you, Peggy and your son Brian and David´s sister Barbara Roden, over the loss of David.
This is so shocking to me. I have lost track with so many people since I moved to California back in 1979.

Being out of the loop, I hadn´t any idea he wasn´t doing well

David was part of our circle of close childhood friends that lived within a few blocks of him growing up.

Those were good times with heartwarming memories when we all didn´t have a care in the world.

Hopefully we can talk and share stories when things quiet down.

My deepest sympathy,

Rich Leader

WORK N PLAY STORE

June 1, 2024

I IMMEDIATELY RECOGNIZED THE PHOTO OF DAVID AND TRIED TO REMEMBER HOW I KNEW HIM, WHEN I READ THE ARTICLE I REALIZED IT WAS FROM WORK N PLAY SINCE MY HUSBAND AND I SHOPPED THERE OFTEN AND THOUGH I HAD NOT SEEN DAVID FOR MANY YEARS, I IMMEDIATELY REMEMBERED HIM AND HIS VERY PLEASANT PERSONALITY !!1 I JUST WANT TO EXPRESS MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO PEGGY AND BRIAN AS I KNOW HOW HARD THIS HAS TO BE*MY HUSBAND PASSED AWAY 22 YRS AGO) MAY YOU ALWAYS KNOW THAT DAVID WILL BE YOUR SPECIAL ANGEL WATCHING OVER YOU !!! WITH SINCERE SYMPATHY, BEVERLY JENSEN ,LONG MEADOW MA

Lisa Goodroe

May 31, 2024

Hello David on your journey I wish I would´ve known you beforehand unfortunately I´m just coming to know your name and your very handsome face. I must say because my very best friend is your sister Lisa my love very very much and I know how special she is to me, so I know how special you are to the family I understand you´ll be quite missed and your personal family. I wish the best I´ll take care at least from here as much as I can although she´s much more of a support and I am looking at you and her, I see the resemblance of your parents and I just wanna know , you´ll always be in her thoughts she will miss you very much and I wish you well on your journey Godspeed amen

Jeffrey Browne.

May 31, 2024

To Peg and family and very close friends my condolences and thoughts and my prayers are with you at this time ...I was saddened this morning to see David´s picture in the obituary last time our paths crossed you told me he was sick. it was in super stop and shop at the corner Allen Cooley,,we talked for a while the photo that you have of him remind´s me the first time I met him.When he was at the X with his father working in the old store.I was in there with an old friend of mine who had to have his pants altered a certain way and Dave and his father were very diligent to make it happen...Then we went on our way..I remembered the store and went back and did business with you over the years. Then you moved over to the Heritage Park area. When you´re close the doors and I was saddened..... Then many years later one day I walked into New England orthopedics and there at the desk but Miss Peggy. Its funny how our paths crossed.... I always enjoyed David and I always enjoyed your company in the store we always had a good laugh once again my prayers and thoughts are with you... Jeffrey Browne

Lorinda Williams

May 31, 2024

So sorry to hear about David. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you.

Bobby LeDoux

May 31, 2024

Peggy,
So sorry for your loss. May David rest in peace.

Laurie Skole

May 31, 2024

Sending you my deepest condolences Peggy. Thinking of you and your family at this most difficult time.

Linda (Thieme) Palmer Essex

May 30, 2024

Heartfelt condolences to my cousin Peggy at the loss of her beloved husband, David. Love makes the world go round and Peggy and David had it in spades. Also, condolences to Brian and the rest of our family.

Karin Coughlin

May 30, 2024

Deepest sympathy on your loss. Life will never be the same, as time passes you will be able to remember all the wonderful times and it will warm your heart.

Gerry & Carol Taylor

May 30, 2024

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Helene Gruenberg

May 30, 2024

Peggy, Barb, and all the Roden/March family:

So very sorry to read about the loss of David. I first knew David in elementary school. Peg, we first met in 7th grade at Forest Park Jr. High.
Many years later when I saw you at "Sanders at the X" you told me that you were dating David!
I remember we had quite the giggle fest right there at the counter! You were so happy!

May your memories bring you peace.

You're in my thoughts at this most difficult time.

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