Rodger Alan Pembroke

Rodger Alan Pembroke obituary, Mantua, NJ

Rodger Alan Pembroke

Rodger Pembroke Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith Funeral Home - Mantua on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Rodger Alan Pembroke, age 72 of Franklinville passed away at home on Friday, September 13, 2025. Born in Woodbury, NJ to the late Charles Rodger Pembroke and Naomi Mildred (nee Abbott), he graduated from West Deptford High School Class of 1971. Rodger retired from Chevron where he was a refinery operator. In his spare time, he enjoyed antique & classic car shows, photography, and camping with his family which included trips to Shenandoah National Park in VA, Mt. Washington in NH, and the Smokey Mountain National Park in NC/TN.
He is survived by two sons, Rodger Michael & David Alan Pembroke; their mother, Kathie E. Wright; two nephews, Norman & Chris and his niece, Jennifer. Rodger was predeceased by his sister, Diane Boucher and his niece, Melissa.
A memorial service will be held at 3:30 pm on Friday, September 19, 2025 at the Red Bank Battlefield Monument at Red Bank Battlefield Park in National Park, NJ. Memories & condolences can be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com.
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