Obituary of Roger J. Root

Roger J. Root, age 69, of Geneseo, died Sunday, October 27, 2024 at his residence. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Marjorie Root and brother, Gary Root.

He is survived by his children, Kaitlin (Don) Mills of Geneseo, Kelly Root of NC, Molly Root of SC, James (Haley) Root of Nunda and his grandchildren, Forrest, Palmer, Matthew, Hudson, Mason and Marlee, siblings, Ronald (Joyce) Root of VA, Barbara Root of Geneseo, sister in law, Maureen Root of Geneseo, nieces and nephews, Meghan (Joe) Bucci Jr., Eric (Rochelle) Pray, Andrew Root and Ann Marie (David) Smith.

Roger was born January 30, 1955 in Warsaw, NY the son of William Bradley Root and Marjorie L. Baldeck Root. Roger earned his Bachelor's Degree from California University of Pennsylvania. He worked at American Rock Salt in Mount Morris where he retired as a foreman.

He was a free thinker with the ability to fix anything. If it had an engine, Roger was captivated by the speed and mechanics. His children take solace in their memories of time spent at the beach, building sandcastles and their shared love for scuba diving. Above all else he loved spending quality time building, playing games and reading with his grandchildren that adoringly called him Papa. We all most affectionately remember his charm and witty sense of humor.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024 from 4 – 7 PM at the Rector-Hicks Funeral Home, 111 Main St. in Geneseo. Memorial Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mary M. Gooley Hemophilia Center: 1415 Portland Avenue Suite 500 Rochester, NY 14621.