Rolan Richard Royce

Formerly of Warwick, N.Y.

Rolan Richard Royce of Panama City, Fla., formerly of Warwick, died Sunday, January 15, 2006 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City, Fla. He was 74.

The son of the late Allen and Thelma Whitmore Royce, he was born January 28, 1931 in Warwick, N.Y.

A native of Warwick, Rolan was a member and past Captain of the Goodwill Hook & Ladder Co. #1 for 57 years; a veteran of the Korean Conflict; a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 841 in Vernon, N.Y.; as well as a life member and past Commander of the American Legion Post 1443 in Greenwood Lake.

He dedicated his life to serving the community as a past Captain of the Volunteer Fire Department; the Warwick Fire Police, and finally as Firefighter for the Town of Warwick. He was also a member of the Deborah Heart and Lung Foundation.

Rolan was an avid Bingo worker for many organizations including: St. Stephen's Catholic Church; the V.F.W. Post 841; the Amity Fire Department; and the American Legions in Warwick and Greenwood Lake.

Rolan is survived by his wife, Mary T. Royce; five children: Sharon Depuy and her husband, Tom, Linda Gore and her husband, Harry, Ailan Royce and his wife, Denise, Lisa Royce Oboyski and Richard Royce; five grandchildren: Mark, Jessica, Shannon, Casandra and Mary; one brother, Gary Royce and his wife, Linda and six stepchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his son, Mark; his stepson, Patrick; two sisters and one brother.

Visitation hours will be held from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2006 at the Strong-Basile Funeral Home, 75 Main Street in Warwick, N.Y. Firefighter's Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 20 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Warwick Cemetery in Warwick, N.Y.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the American Legions Post 1443 in Greenwood Lake or Post 214 in Warwick, N.Y.

Arrangements are by Strong-Basile Funeral Home.