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Roger Anderson Obituary
Founder of Music Quest
SHREWSBURY - Roger P. Anderson, age 61, of Shrewsbury, unexpectedly called home to be with his lord and savior on Friday, November 9, 2012.
Roger is survived by his devoted wife of 10 years, Jing (Xu) Anderson; a son, Peter G. Anderson and his wife Francy of Worcester; two daughters, Sonja Anderson Greenwich of Millbury and Oji Anderson of Shrewsbury; a brother Stephen Anderson of Ct; and five adored grandchildren, Matthew, Joseph, Jonathan, Emma and Sarah.
Roger was the son of the late George and Lucill (Lewis) Anderson and was born in Worcester on October 19, 1951. He was a graduate of Millbury High School and received his degree from Babson College. Roger has lived most of his life in Worcester, moving to Shrewsbury in 2010. Roger was an avid gamer as well as being an avid comic reader who was the founder and owner of Music Quest in Worcester. Roger was very friendly and knowledgeable. He was always excited about comics and his customers. Mr. Anderson made his customers feel welcomed every time you went into his store.
You are invited to attend visiting hours in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 14th. His funeral will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home on Thursday, November 15th. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. To share your thoughts and memories of Roger, please visit his personal guestbook at:
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Memories and Condolences
for Roger Anderson
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Steve Smith
March 24, 2013
I was just a customer at Roger's store, but he was always a unique guy and I was shocked to hear of his death. RIP
Evelyn Trepanier
November 28, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Mauro DePasquale
November 21, 2012
I am very sorry for your loss Sonja and Peter. My prayers to your family.
Joe & Sue Peterson
November 17, 2012
Jing, Oji,Peter & Sonja: Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you. Roger was our friend for many years & will never be forgotten. R.I.P.
Ray Belanger
November 16, 2012
Rest in Peace, Uncle Roger. The fun times will always be great memories!
Darlene Noonan
November 15, 2012
So sad! One thing for sure, he loved his family! He played a beautiful song for Sonja at her wedding... so sweet. Love to you all. xo Darl
Scott Stewart
November 14, 2012
Roger told me he had been visited by Guardian Angels. With his passing, he is now our Guardian Angel. Rest in peace Uncle Roger.
Warren Lohnes Jr
November 14, 2012
My deepest condolences to the Anderson family. The world has lost a wonderful father, loving husband and ever-loyal friend.
Andy Zorzi
November 14, 2012
My deepest condolences to the family. Rest in peace my friend. For 22 years I always enjoyed the trip to your store. From day one, you treated me like a long lost friend. Always happy even when times were tough. Always ready to tell me a story. I learned a lot about life from you and through your own personal experiences. You were truly one in a million. I will miss you dearly.
Tana Zoller
November 14, 2012
Pete (and family):
We are so so very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was a great man. Have peace in knowing he is at Home w/ His Lord.
Please let us know if there's anything we can do to help you guys!
We love you all!
Sincere condolences,
Dan & Tana Zoller & Family
November 13, 2012
Roger, My fondest memories of you are at Millbury High School, where we spent four years in the same homeroom, due to our last names beginning with A and B. I laugh when I think about how you entertained us, always making us laugh. Seems like you went on to make many other people happy during your short life. I'm sure God has found the perfect place for you. Rest in peace dear classmate. Diane Boutilier Brisson-class of 1969
Michael Boudreau
November 13, 2012
Deepest sympathy to the Anderson family. Rest in peace, Roger.
Dawnmarie Matteson DiLeo-Delgado
November 13, 2012
So many memories of his warm smile ;) as teens we all went to music quest. All our prayers and love for his family. Our deepest condolences.
michael tweedly
November 13, 2012
i was lucky enough to know roger for most of my life i think i was in kindergarten when me and my dad first went to music quest. roger soon found out i lived 2 houses down from where he grew up. over the years he was a good friend to me and my father. even when i and moved down to NC when ever i came home i would stop by and chat with him ill miss those stops by the shop when i come home now. roger influenced my love of art and drawing my first real drawing lessons came from wizard magazine now im in school for art. when ever i came home during school brake id come to see him. ill miss those visits and him
Edward Auger
November 13, 2012
Rest in peace my friend
Steve & Angi Mietkiewicz
November 13, 2012
As a member of "Steves band" back in day of Dom's (Belsito's Market) and Joe Goulet & Cupid--Angi Mog---Bernie P and so many others we hope the music continues in heaven, man. Hey Rog---good to see you a few years back in the store...Happy Trails from BO-BA-BO hill!
Melissa Pichierri
November 13, 2012
Roger you were really one of a kind. We all have so many great memories of our time on Grafton Street with you. God bless and rest in peace. - The Pichierri Family
Sonja Anderson
November 13, 2012
I thought of you today when I saw the rain. I would normally call to see how them old bones were doing with this weather. I miss you dad:( I know you are in the Awsome glory of God but my selfish heart wants you here. Love you dad<3 thanks for for being so Awsome.
Joshua Courtney
November 12, 2012
You were one of the good ones, Rog. I'll miss you.
Bob Peterson
November 12, 2012
You will be very dearly missed my friend, I have so many good memories of the time we spent talking or playing guitar together...they will last me a lifetime. Rest in Peace my dear friend.....Bobby Paisano (as you would call me)....
Marybeth Dunne
November 12, 2012
To Sonya, Peter, Cookie and the rest of Roger's family, please accept my condolences. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Anthony Merola
November 12, 2012
Uncle Rog. So many great memories on Grafton St....you always helped my mother out with me and my bro. to make sure we grew up to b good men. u will b missed and never forgotten R.i.P Ant. Man
Jim Talbot
November 12, 2012
Roger was a very friendly guy who always went the extra mile to get his customers what they were searching for. He loved to talk about everything and anything. He will surely be missed by many.
Jim Talbot
Mike Gigliotti
November 12, 2012
So many Great Memories going to Music Quest! Roger, you were just an awesome person! You will be missed!
Paul Zorzi
November 12, 2012
RIP Roger. You were a great guy. It was always a pleasure talking to you. Im sorry I didn't stop in and chat with you as much as I should have. I will always remember your spiritual experiences you shared with me many years ago. God bless you and your family.
November 12, 2012
To jing,oji,peter,sonja and your families.We offer our deepest sympathies for your loss.Roger was someone who brought joy to many people through his music and emporium.Some of our fondest memories are playing dungeons and dragons in the basement of the store . Roger will be sorely missed.You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Stan & Ginny moniak, amelia Ohio
November 12, 2012
Roger will be sadly missed. The sense of welcome you felt when you went into his store was like no other place. A genuine caring human being. My thoughts go out to his family.
Phil Dennison
Sean Ausmus
November 12, 2012
I was very saddened to learn of Roger's passing today. Music Quest was a regular hangout for me and my friends back when I lived on Grafton Hill as a teenager. Although I hadn't been there for some time, I always recalled both the store and especially Roger fondly and I credit him for cementing my lifelong love of comics and science fiction.
Aria Ferrazzano
November 12, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time. Roger was charismatic and entertaining during our frequent stops at Music Quest to get great deals on tapes. He was always friendly and high spirited and could carry a conversation about everything under the sun. He will be deeply missed.
Robert Paldino
November 12, 2012
Roger I will miss you, you introduced me to to so many different comics, you always tried to make people feel welcome at your store, always introducing customers to each other
Brian Foley
November 12, 2012
My deepest sympathy to Roger's entire family. I first met Roger as a customer but that quickly turned to friendship.I always enjoyed coming in to see what titles He thought I might like.I will certainly miss him.
Bill Fox
November 12, 2012
Roger I wish I was there for you more, I wish I knew there was something wrong, Im going to miss you my old friend.
Your were one of the last real comic book stores In Mass, but most of all you are my friend..... Gods speed to you brother.
richard pinto
November 12, 2012
the best guy in the whole world. roger and my brother john pinto were little league champion coaches in the 80's.
Tony Martocci
November 12, 2012
You will sorely be missed around my gaming table my old friend. It's hard to imagine never being able to roll those dice with with you anymore. Thank you for all those years. It has been an honor to know you. God bless you and your family.
Stephanie Davis
November 12, 2012
Roger will be seriously missed in the communities he was a part of and his presence was a solid rock many of us could count on. He will be Missed.
Irene Merola
November 12, 2012
You were a dear brother in law to me, and treated me like a sister. I will miss you very much Roger, just knowing I will never get another chance to tell you how much you've meant to me breaks my heart. R.I.P.Roger, you're in Good Hands now, and say hello to my father for me please and tell him how much I love him and miss him too! Don't go getting in any trouble up there, with him, and do what you do best,sing like and angel. I love you dear brother in law, and will miss you very much, until we meet again,God Bless you, always.
george inangelo
November 12, 2012
sorry for your lose sonja and pete
Jennifer Martinez
November 12, 2012
He was the greatest guy!! when my son was little he would save all his money and go to the store and buy a new KiSS figurine, and in the spring, we'd buy our flats of flowers and vegetables..Truly a huge loss!! Rest In Peace friend, may god bless and watch over your family.
BD Hurley
November 12, 2012
My deepest sympathies to Rogers family.As a toy collector I would frequent the store threw the years and remember enjoying talking with Roger.We shared a connection with toys and comics he was a cool guy.Rest in peace.
November 12, 2012
You were always a great uncle, you always were there for us when we needed you. I will never forget that! Rest in peace Uncle Rog, Nanci (Nanca Reno)
Bob Cotton
November 12, 2012
Roger you were truly one of the kindest and most generous persons I have ever known. Always a great friend, I'll treasure the times we had together and will miss you more than I can say.
Jan Inangelo
November 12, 2012
Roger was a kind soul...
Ken Stevens
November 12, 2012
Roger, save a place for us to set a spell. See you around the Throne of God.
Ken
P Julien
November 12, 2012
Wow I couldnt believe what I seen, Roger has passed away ~ I remember Roger up there on grafton hill God bless him and may his family and friends retain all the precious memories
Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel
November 12, 2012
The Mercadante Family and Staff wish to express our sincere sympathy to you. It is our hope that we may be able to make a difficult time more bearable. Please feel free to call on us at anytime as we are always available to you.
Ken Stevens
November 11, 2012
Roger, my friend, save a place for me to set a spell. See you around the throne fo God.
Ken
John Magerowski
November 11, 2012
Roger, you really were a friend I had all my life. When I visited you after not seeing you for probably 20 years the communication was pretty much as it would have been if I'd seen you the week before. I'm sorry to see you go.
Peter Anderson
November 11, 2012
I love you dad, it must be amazing really experiencing how much God loves you right now being with Him! We will miss you until then.
Glenn Ferraro
November 11, 2012
Roger
u were a great man and loving father u will be missed a lot
Glenn
Jessica Hawes
November 11, 2012
Roger you were a great man. When I had all my ups and downs as a teenager you were there for me when I needed you most.You will be greatly missed. Love forever
James Arlemagne
November 11, 2012
I have yet to mentally or emotionally process this. I will always cherish the memories and miss you more than words can express.
eric fair
November 10, 2012
roger you were the best, a friend like no other, you meant a lot to me and i can say i would not be the person i am if i had not known you. may you watch over us down here and sprinkle ours lives with your songs on the wind and your love in our hearts.
Mark Greenwich
November 10, 2012
I will always love and miss you Roger. You meant and did more for me than you will ever know. Rip Superman.
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