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Roger Somerville, originally from Manchester, passed away August 13, after a brief illness. Born May 1, 1944, son of John & Ruth Somerville, he leaves behind his wife Frances, and his children, Lindsey Somerville of Tolland, Amy Somerville and husband Phil Basquiat of Manchester, Jennifer Snow and husband Ray of Tolland and James Fitzpatrick of Texas.
Roger loved his grandchildren, Paige and Avery Basquiat, Mackenzie and Mason Snow. He also leaves his close cousin Richard Olson and wife Carole of Coventry, his niece Kelly Olson and great niece Emma.
Roger obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree from UCONN and later went on to pursue a degree from the School of Banking at Williams College. Roger had a long career with the Savings Bank of Manchester as a Senior Executive in commercial lending.
He was a long-standing member of Manchester Country Club and continued his passion for golf after retiring to Florida.
Roger enjoyed volunteering for charitable organizations, he loved fishing, UCONN Women’s basketball, his trips to Dunkin Donuts, and most of all his family.
Roger had an infectious laugh that would light up a room. He will be dearly missed.
Donations may be made in his honor to MACC Charities, MACC-CT.org or to the National Kidney Foundation at Kidney.org.
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Brien Jacobsen
Roger's career was in Manchester's local banking and he did a lot for furthering the reputation of banking. I knew Roger from highschool, through 2 colleges and then some. We were best of friends for a long time, especially going to Misquamicut, Rhode Island to dance at the local night club and drink the place dry. Great summer week ends were full of laying on the beach with girls during the day, soaking up the sun and then having a blast dancing our hearts out.
I lost contact with him like so many of us have done with old friends. It really saddens me to see that he's passed away. He had a lot of friends and we all lose a great friend..
Robert Nowicki
I remember Roger lost his dad while we were still at MHS. I can’t imagine being without mine when a kid needs guidance. Sounds like he did well for himself. Rest In Peace classmate.