Richard J Rodgers jr's Obituary
Richard J. (“Dick”) Rodgers, Jr., 92, of Lansdowne, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Richard was born Sunday, August 27, 1922, in Pittsburgh, PA.
He was a son of the late Richard J. Rodgers, Sr. and Susan Gelston Rodgers.
Richard served in the United States Army during World War II’s Pacific Campaign. After participating in landings at Leyte in the Philippines and on the island of Cebu, Richard was awarded a Bronze Star for heroic action in the rescue of wounded soldiers from the battlefield in Okinawa.
Richard worked in Pittsburgh for Sealtest Foods and Atria’s Restaurant before retiring to Virginia. He was an ardent supporter of Notre Dame football, and if anyone said a disparaging word about the Irish, Richard was always willing to argue the point.
Richard’s beloved wife of 63 years, Dolores Grail Rodgers, passed away on November 15, 2014.
Richard leaves his family to cherish his memory, including his three daughters, Christina Rodgers Kennedy of Pittsburgh, PA, Ann and Kevin Horgan of Leesburg, VA, and Dolores and Marc Doggett of Ashburn, VA. Richard is survived by his brothers, John and James Rodgers and his sister-in-law, Shirley Streno, all of Pittsburgh, PA. Richard leaves eight grandchildren (Kerry Horgan Vary, Joseph Horgan, Merisa Horgan, Richard Doggett, Emilie Doggett, Dylan Doggett, Daniel Doggett and Robert Kennedy) and 1 great grandchild (Robert Kennedy).
A Funeral service was held at 12:00 PM on Friday December 5, 2014, at St. Theresa Catholic Church located at 21371 St. Theresa Lane Ashburn, Virginia 20147. The family received friends for visitation prior to the services from 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon on Friday, December 5, 2014.
Richard and Grail Rodgers were interred at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA, on Thursday, March 12, 2015.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to St. Theresa Church 21370 St. Theresa Lane, Ashburn, VA 20147.
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