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Roger Guy Hersey, 64 of Middlefield passed away on May 12, 2013 at Middlesex Hospital after a brief stay in hospice. Roger battled Multiple Myeloma, a form of bone cancer, for four years.
Roger leaves behind his wife Nancy (Greco) Hersey. He also leaves five children, Lori Hersey and her husband Tom of Berkeley, Calif., Matthew Hersey of Newington, Jodie Marino of Middlefield, Jeanine Marino and her fiancée Larry Sekol of Middlefield, and Amy (Hersey) Dow and her husband Brian of Middlefield. He leaves four grandchildren Kyle, Owen, Julia, and Aaron. His daughter Amy is expecting his newest grandson in June. Roger also leaves his sister Sally Cassarino of San Marcos, Calf.
Son of the late Samuel and Dorothy Hersey, Roger was born in Hartford and attended Bulkeley High School. Roger worked for the State of CT as a facilities manager in the judicial department for 19 years. He followed his passion for classic cars and trucks by founding Auto Body Specialties, Inc. in Middlefield, together with his wife.
Roger's greatest love in life was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He could always be found on the floor, coloring, playing with matchbox cars, making box houses, and giving tractor rides. His family's cottage in Old Lyme, and family farm house in New Hampshire were special places to him.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Middlefield Federated Church. Memorial donations can be made in Roger's memory to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) 383 Main Ave., 5th floor, Norwalk, CT 06851. www.mmrf.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roger Hersey
May 20, 2013
Nancy and family, my deepest sympathy to all of you at this time of sorrow. We had the pleasure of seeing Roger last summer when he traveled to the farm in NH with Lori, Tom and children. With all that he was enduring at that time he remained full of life and love. He will forever hold a memory in our hearts. May the Lord bless all of you at this time and keep you well. Love, Mary Ann Hersey
Kathy (Donlan) Johnston
May 17, 2013
Nancy & family:
I was very saddened to hear of Roger's passing. I'm glad to have met Roger. I know he completed you and you were his soul mate.
Nancy Hudson
May 17, 2013
Our deepest condolences to Roger's family from your transplanted Kansas cousins. So many memories of Thanksgiving celebrations at Una and Latham's house, but most of all the happy times at our cottages at Hawk's Nest Beach.
Gary Burr
May 17, 2013
I grew up across the street on Bear Hill Rd in Middletown. My Brother Brian loved the times he helped out Roger. I was so sad to hear of his passing. My thoughts are with his family.
Virginia Cireli Smith
May 16, 2013
My deepest sympathy our family at this time. I grew up with Roger and Sally through Broadview Community Church. My prayers are with all of you.
Lawanna and Al Scotti
May 16, 2013
Nancy, we were both so sorry to hear of Roger's passing. We both worked with him at Judicial for many years. You and Roger actually came to our house for dinner once, along with others of the Facilities' crew. That was a long time ago, and now seems like yesterday.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Brian Burr
May 16, 2013
I will always remember as a young kid roger would let me work with him on bear hill rd when he had the a frame house across from my parents.. He was a great guy and even after not seeing him for years he would always remember me. He will be missed
Bill & Trish Corcoran
May 16, 2013
We would like to extend our condolences to the Hersey family. Roger was a great person and he will be missed.
Russell DeBella
May 16, 2013
Nancy & Family I like to express my sincere condolences
David Cassarino
May 16, 2013
My sincere condolences, I was really sad to hear about Roger's passing. I have many fond memories of playing with him and my cousins as a child when we spent holidays together, at the beach in Old Lyme, and at our grandfather's farm in New Hampshire.
Sincerely,
David
Mary Bryant
May 16, 2013
Amy and Family, you have been in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss and wish you all peace.
Donna Golub
May 15, 2013
Nancy and family
We were sorry to hear of Rogers passing. He was such a great guy. He is now resting in peace without pain. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna and Rich Golub,
Sally & Sebby Cassarino
May 15, 2013
Sally has many good memories of her brother Roger ... growing up together in Hartford, spending time at our Dad's farm house in New Hampshire, and especially of being at our family cottage in Old Lyme. Although I cannot travel to CT, my thoughts and prayers are with all his family and friends.
His beloved sister Sally.
Ed Glazewski
May 15, 2013
So sorry for your loss, Nancy and family... Roger was a great guy, I enjoyed working with him these last 25 years, a real true gentleman..
Sandi, Tony & Anthony Pilla
May 15, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
May 15, 2013
Thoughs & prayers are with you at this difficult time.
God bless,
Sam of the Middletown Press
Holly Augeri
May 15, 2013
Nancy and family,
Roger was a very kind and gentle man, I am glad I had the pleasure of knowing him. He will be missed!
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