Roland was born on February 1st, 1967 in Skerries, Ireland to Kathleen and Patrick McIvor. He completed High School at Sligo Grammar school, Ireland, in 1986 where he enjoyed playing Rugby. He graduated from Beaver Community College in 1994 with a degree in Aviation Science.
Roland’s true passion was Rally Racing. He had a long and successful career racing in many North American rallies. His other passion was flying aircraft. His occupation ranged from flight instructing all the way to flying advanced jets.
Predeceased by his father Patrick (Paddy), his loving brother Cormac and sister Céline and brother-in-law, Edward (Pittsburgh, U.S.A.). Sadly missed by his heartbroken mother, Kathleen, sister Marsha (Pittsburgh, U.S.A.), brothers Cyril (Canberra, Australia), Ivan (Melbourne, Australia), Adrian, Geoffrey, Mark (Dublin, Ireland) and Nigel (Florida, U.S.A.), sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Cremation has taken place privately in Fort Myers and Roland’s ashes will be brought home to Skerries, Ireland, for burial at a later date.
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