grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He took great pride in his large family and was overjoyed to spend time and looked forward to family events which included numerous birthday and holiday celebrations. His hobbies included golf, chess, and painting. He readily enjoyed a competitive match of chess, and taught all of his children to play and very rarely lost a match to his proteges. He continued his competitive spirit at the VA home and played bingo and checkers with visiting family members. In earlier years, he enjoyed painting and drawing. Roger was also an avid golfer and in his retirement, he enjoyed time with his senior Golf team at the Touissett Golf Club in Swansea MA. Roger had a full life and he enjoyed large family gatherings ensuring there were opportunities for weekend family road trips. In spite of the limited budget and tight space in the station wagon, the family had the opportunity to visit Niagara Falls, Watkins Glen, Cape Cod, New Hampshire and the World's Fair. He and his late wife, Yolanda, also took the opportunity later in life to vacation in the Caribbean and Europe accompanying his eldest daughter, Linda's family. Burial services will be private in the Newport Memorial Park, Middletown. A memorial mass will be announced at a later date as restrictions allow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Roger's name to the Rhode Island Veterans Home, 480 Metacom Avenue, Bristol, RI 02809.