Eric V. Rodgers

Eric V. Rodgers obituary

Eric V. Rodgers

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Eric Rodgers Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home on Oct. 2, 2025.

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Clinton-Eric V. Rodgers, 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Leominster Hospital. He is survived by his three children, Anthony Rodgers, Michelle Rodgers and her fiancé Eric Rivera, and Erica Papaleo and her husband Peter; two grandsons, Isaac and Mason Papaleo; his companion Kathy Dion; siblings and spouses, Manuel Rodgers & Laura, Robert Rodgers & Mary, David Rodgers and Cheryl, John Rodgers & Cynthia, Barry Rodgers & Laura; brother-in-law Kerry Lee; generations of nieces, nephews, extended family and many dear friends. He is pre-deceased by his sister, Donna Lee.

Son of the late Manuel and Arlene (Jackson) Rodgers, Eric was born in Concord, and was a graduate of Minuteman High School. Eric spent his professional career as a repair technician for Digital Equipment Corporation and later with Compaq until retiring. An avid outdoorsman, Eric enjoyed fishing, camping, canoeing, and summer days spent at the beach. He was a former Little League baseball coach, classic rock savant, and a fun-loving goofball to his children and grandsons.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025 from 5 until 7PM in the Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home, 176 Water St., Clinton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10AM on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at St. John the Evangelist Church, 80 Union St., Clinton. Burial will later be held privately.

Online condolences may be placed at www.philbincomeaufh.com

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Upcoming Events

Oct

6

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home

176 Water St., CLINTON, MA 01510

Send Flowers

Oct

7

Service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. John the Evangelist Church

80 Union St., CLINTON, MA 01510

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.