1943
Roger
2014
Roger Sochia
February 7, 1943 — March 14, 2014
Roger F. Sochia, 71, of 15 Old Bend Road, Moreau, NY, 12828, died March 14 ,2014 at Glens Falls Hospital after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born February 7, 1943 in Malone, NY. He was the son of the late Everett L. and Helen (Sather) Sochia.
Roger was a 1961 graduate of Saranac Lake High School and Delhi Tech in 1963. He was employed as a carpenter/millwright with Hercules Inc. from 1965-1979, Ciba Geigy from 1979-1989 and Finch Pruyn from 1991-2006. He retired at that time. He enjoyed hunting, fishing on his pontoon boat, canoeing, camping and spending time with his family, especially with his grandsons and his beagle Mandy.
On September 28, 1963 he married the love of his life Therese Norman. They enjoyed 50 wonderful years together.
In addition to his parents, Roger was predeceased by his brother Everett L. Sochia, Jr.
He leaves behind his beloved wife Therese, his daughter Pamela Sochia of Montour Falls, NY, twin grandsons Ryan Roger Sochia and Derek Everett Sochia. Brother Bernard Sochia (Susan) of Paul Smiths, NY. Sisters: Diana Hill (Gregory) of Saranac Lake, NY and Judith Gonyea (paul) of Rome, NY. Uncle Kenneth Sather (Joan) of St. Regis Falls, NY. He also leaves behind several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. At Roger's request, there will be no calling hours. Amass at St. Bernard's Church in Saranac Lake, NY and a ceremony of burial at St. John's Cemetery in Lake Clear, NY will be in the spring.
Roger's family would like to thank the outstanding medical staff of the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, Dr. John Stoutenburg and Lauren Cabana, PA, and the outstanding staff of Tower 2 at Glens Falls Hospital for the excellent care and compassion given to Roger and his family.
Contributions in Roger's name may be made to The American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Albany, NY 122111. Family and friends can also share their memories and sign the online guestbook at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.
Born February 7, 1943 in Malone, NY. He was the son of the late Everett L. and Helen (Sather) Sochia.
Roger was a 1961 graduate of Saranac Lake High School and Delhi Tech in 1963. He was employed as a carpenter/millwright with Hercules Inc. from 1965-1979, Ciba Geigy from 1979-1989 and Finch Pruyn from 1991-2006. He retired at that time. He enjoyed hunting, fishing on his pontoon boat, canoeing, camping and spending time with his family, especially with his grandsons and his beagle Mandy.
On September 28, 1963 he married the love of his life Therese Norman. They enjoyed 50 wonderful years together.
In addition to his parents, Roger was predeceased by his brother Everett L. Sochia, Jr.
He leaves behind his beloved wife Therese, his daughter Pamela Sochia of Montour Falls, NY, twin grandsons Ryan Roger Sochia and Derek Everett Sochia. Brother Bernard Sochia (Susan) of Paul Smiths, NY. Sisters: Diana Hill (Gregory) of Saranac Lake, NY and Judith Gonyea (paul) of Rome, NY. Uncle Kenneth Sather (Joan) of St. Regis Falls, NY. He also leaves behind several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. At Roger's request, there will be no calling hours. Amass at St. Bernard's Church in Saranac Lake, NY and a ceremony of burial at St. John's Cemetery in Lake Clear, NY will be in the spring.
Roger's family would like to thank the outstanding medical staff of the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, Dr. John Stoutenburg and Lauren Cabana, PA, and the outstanding staff of Tower 2 at Glens Falls Hospital for the excellent care and compassion given to Roger and his family.
Contributions in Roger's name may be made to The American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Albany, NY 122111. Family and friends can also share their memories and sign the online guestbook at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.
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