John Rogers

John G. Rogers, 78, of Wakefield died on Saturday, June 13 at the Life Care Center in Stoneham.

Born in England on February 20, 1937, he was the son of the late George and Mildred (Hill) Rogers.

Mr. Rogers was raised and educated in England and had moved to the United States in 1972. He had been a Wakefield resident for the past 19 years. Mr. Rogers was a retired manager of printing for Mass Medical Society and Fidelity Investment. He had served in the England military. Mr. Rogers was a proud and devoted platelet donor for the American Red Cross.

He is survived by his wife of Donna M. (Sgro) Rogers, his two daughters; Vicki Kelley of Everett and Melissa Paz of Revere, his six grandchildren; Nicholas and Christina Kelley, Hannah and Zachary Rogers and Tyler and Walter Paz and his dear friend Barry Robinson of England. Mr. Rogers is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

His Funeral service will be held in the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield on Wednesday at 11am. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4-8pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.

June 16, 2015
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

McDonald Funeral Home
19 Yale Ave
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-3550

June 17, 2015
11:00 AM

McDonald Funeral Home
19 Yale Ave
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-3550