Stephen C. Rogers

CORNWALL­ — Stephen C. Rogers (Steve), of Cornwall, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, after a prolonged illness.

Steve was born on Oct. 10, 1946, to Thomas and Matilda (Kocsis) Rogers. He grew up in Litchfield, and graduated from Litchfield High School in 1964. He attended the University of Connecticut but gave up his education to marry his beloved wife, Janet Gardner, and raise his family. Steve and Janet settled in Washington, Connecticut and Steve began his career with Prudential, where he would work until retirement.

Steve was happiest when cheering on any of his seven grandchildren, all of whom will miss him greatly. Steve was known to be an excellent cook and avid UConn fan (especially women’s basketball). He loved music, always enjoyed a party, and relished a lively debate. He was especially proud of his Irish heritage and loved to tell his life’s stories to anyone who would listen. We will miss his sense of humor and his one-pound chocolate chip cookies (among many other things).

Steve is survived by his wife, Janet, his son, Michael Rogers, his daughter, Shannon (Ed) Schopp, his seven grandchildren, Kathleen (Rogers) Whalen (Chris), Hilary Rogers, Haley Schopp, Henry Schopp, Lillian Schopp, Jackson Schopp, and Harrison Schopp, his sister, Mary (Ron) Musco, and his sister-in-law, Grayce Rogers.

Steve was predeceased by his daughter, Marnie, both his parents, his brother, Tom, and his sister, Jessie.

If you would like to make a donation in memory of Steve, please send it to Cornwall Volunteer Ambulance, which assisted him many times during his illness.

At Steve’s request, there will be no formal services.