Joseph J.  Rogers
Died: Aug 11, 2018
Rogers
Joseph J. Rogers, 82 of Mansfield Township, NJ died Saturday August 11th at home with his family at his side. Joe was born in Easton, PA a son of the late John Howard O’Malley Rogers and Kathleen Daley Rogers. He is a graduate of Easton Catholic High School, East Stroudsburg State Collage where he earned his BA and Seton Hall University where he received his Master’s degree in school administration. He began his teaching career at Franklin Twp. School in Warren County where he taught 7th grade. Joe moved on to Ridgefield High School where he taught 7th grade Social Studies and then to Ironia School in Randolph Twp., NJ where he taught 6th grade and was the Assistant Principal from 1968 to 1980. He moved back to the classroom at the Center Grove School in Randolph Twp. where he taught until his retirement in 1994. Joe served in the US Naval Reserve 1954-1958 and then in the US Army 1958-1961 He is a 52 year member of Our Lady of the Mountain Roman Catholic Church, Schooleys Mountain, NJ. He served as a member of the Mansfield Township Board of Education and also served a term on the Township Committee. He was a member of the NJEA and is a member of the New Jersey Retired Teachers Association. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by 3 siblings, Janice Rogers, Kathleen “Jeanne” Morrone and John Howard Rogers. Joe is survived by his wife of 56 years Barbara (nee Brattain) Rogers a son, Joseph J. Rogers, Jr., 2 daughters, Donna McPhillips, Laurie Kennedy and her husband Michael, a brother James Rogers and his beloved grandchildren, Olivia Kennedy, Megan McPhillips, Nicholas Kennedy, Grace Kennedy and Sean McPhillips. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday August 16th at 11 am at Our Lady of the Mountain Roman Catholic Church, 2 East Springtown Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853 , Interment will follow at Union Cemetery, Hackettstown, NJ. Friends may call on Wednesday August 15th from 4 – 8 pm at the Cochran Funeral Home 905 High St. Hackettstown, NJ 07840 To leave an online condolence go to www.cochranfuneral.com

Condolences:

Shirley Wyatt
#12
August 18th, 2018 9:31 am
A true school friend, with a long record of interest in education. My sincere condolences to you, Barbara, and the family.
Kimberly A. Mares (Beck)
#11
August 17th, 2018 11:47 pm
Sorry yo hear about Mr. Roger’s passing. May your memories comfort you in this sad and difficult time.
Lorraine Bloom
#10
August 17th, 2018 1:33 pm
Sincere condolences to all of the Rogers family. It was always a pleasure to see Mr. Rogers each time that he came into the library. He would speak lovingly of his wife Barbara, his son Joe and his young grandson, often. He will be missed by many.
Fran and Frank
#9
August 17th, 2018 7:21 am
Barbara. We are heartbroken hearing about Joe. Sending you our love. We will miss him. All our love ' Fran and Frank
JOHN CRISAFULLI
#8
August 15th, 2018 3:45 pm
TO THE RODGERS FAMILY, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY BROTHER JIM WAS A CLASSMATE OF JOE AT ECHS 1953, HE ALWAYS TALKED ABOUT JOE AND ALL THE GUYS IN HIS CLASS.
Pat and David Moore
#7
August 15th, 2018 3:37 pm
Deeply sorry for your great loss Husband and Father, Joe!!! I always enjoyed talking with him because he was personable and kind!!! Hugs and prayers for you, Barbara, Laurie and Michael, Donna and Joseph!!!!
Jolan and Ed kiss
#6
August 14th, 2018 10:35 pm
Dear Barbara, our sincere condolences to you and your family . Joe will always be in our hearts
Ed Geueke
#5
August 14th, 2018 7:44 pm
I am very sorry to learn of Joe Rogers passing. We became good friends at Center Grove school, Mr Rogers was a solid, sixth grade teacher. Everyone liked Joe, and especially his students. My sincerest condolences to you Barbara and your family, God Bless, Joseph. I am sorry that I cannot be there! Edward J Geueke
Donna Farino
#4
August 13th, 2018 7:55 pm
Donna, so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing and all he had to endure over the past months. Thinking of you and your family.
Kitty VanHorn
#3
August 13th, 2018 7:33 pm
Barb so sorry to hear my thoughts and prayers are with you, but as I found out with Jim god takes care of our loved ones god bless your family.
Ellen Nerbak
#2
August 13th, 2018 5:33 pm
My sincere condolences to Barbara and her family.
Mary Bergamino
#1
August 13th, 2018 11:13 am
Dear Joe So sorry to hear of your father's passing, may he rest in peace. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers, God bless you all.
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