Roger J. Irrera, 77 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday (May 29, 2024) at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.
He was born July 11, 1946 in Batavia, a son of the late Anthony A. Irrera Sr. and Michelina Fraterrigo Irrera.
Roger was a life-long resident of Batavia and was employed by Kisiel Die Casting, Elchar Tool Specialists and was a driver for B-Line Bus Service in Batavia prior to his retirement. He was a longtime member of St. Anthony’s/Ascension Parish, where he enjoyed working at bingo and the church lawn fete. Roger always enjoyed a good pizza and baked goods. Most of all he will be remembered as a loving grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew him.
He was predeceased by his wife, Carol Bartz Irrera and brother, Anthony Irrera Jr.
Survivors include his beloved sister, Michelle (Michael) McNally of Batavia. Sister in-law, Lillian Irrera of Batavia. Children, Tamara (Richard) Everhart of Brockport and Sheryl (Michael) Smigelski of Batavia. Brothers in-law, Irvin (late Diane) Bartz of Batavia, Albert (Geraldine) Bartz of Batavia and Ronald (Sandra) Bartz of Batavia. Sister in-law, Rosemary (late Robert) Graff of Geneseo. Also survived by nine grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Roger has graciously donated his body to the University of Rochester. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
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