Ralph (Buddy) R. Rogers III passed away Tuesday January 3rd, peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pittsfield MA to Ralph and Doris (VanBuskirk) Rogers on December 13, 1942.
Buddy graduated from Pittsfield High School an went to work for GE, Crescent Creamery and then onto O’Connell Oil & Associates where he delivered oil for many years throughout the County, he had great joy taking care of his customers, always greeting them with that infectious smile. Which his coworkers would eventually nickname him “Jolly”.
He was a hard worker and great provider for his family, Buddy enjoyed NASCAR, Classic Cars, Cleveland Browns and St. Louis Cardinals which transcended down to his children. Spending time with his family was his greatest joy and the most important thing to him. He also enjoyed spending time at the Cape and in Maine.
Buddy leaves behind his loving wife Jane E. (Murphy) Rogers of 60 years, just celebrating their anniversary on December 1st, also sons Christopher (Karen), Timothy (Rosa), Jeffrey (Karen), John, Mark (Lisa), Matthew (Shannon) and daughter Susan Rogers, his sister Sally (Rogers) Killackey , 3 nieces and 4 nephews, 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Buddy is predeceased by his parents, sister Nancy (Rogers)Whelan and his granddaughter Christina Rogers.
A Private service will be held at Dery Funeral Home, for immediate family and a burial will be set for a later date.
The Rogers Family would also like to thank Home Instead and HospiceCare in the Berkshires. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HospiceCare in the Berkshires in care of Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St, Pittsfield, MA 01201.