Canandaigua: Passed away peacefully on August 28, 2017 at age 73 at the VA Hospital in Canandaigua. Roger was born in Syracuse, NY on October 10, 1943 to George and Maryemma Griffith. Predeceased by his parents, brothers, Richard and Bob, and sister, Catherine. Survivors include his brother, George, his children, Michael (Anne) Griffith, Karen (Roddy) Shuler, Lynn (Jason) Bacher; his grandchildren, Sean, Moria and Brendan Griffith, Nathan, Zachary and Tiblet Shuler, and Grace and Chloe Bacher; and many nieces and nephews.
Roger enjoyed photography, sailing, music, fishing, puzzles and spending time with his grandchildren. He was also fondly known for his great sense of humor. Special thanks to the wonderful caregivers at Bldg. 8A at the Canandaigua VA Hospital.
A memorial service and celebration of Roger’s life will held on Saturday, December 30 at noon at the Victor United Methodist Church, 106 E. Main St.. Contributions in his memory can be made to the Canandaigua VA Medical Center, 400 Forth Hill Ave., Hospice and Palliative Care, C/O Carol Thompson, Bldg. 8, Canandiagua, NY 14424 or the Victor United Methodist Church, 106 E. Main St., Victor, NY 14564
To Roger’s Family,
We hope that the simple reminder of Roger’s gift of laughter will fill your hearts w/ Joy & always bring a smile to your face. He never failed to make us chuckle & we all need laughter in our lives 🙂
May God hold each of you in the palm of his hand.
Peace,
Rose Ann & Joe