There is so much to say about the man I had the Honor of calling “Dad”. From teaching me to play Basketball, to bringing me to my games from the good old Infant Jesus days to my days on Varsity in Mount Sinai. You were the funniest person I ever met and your humor brought a smile to my face and many people like no one could. I used to love going to the Moose or the Elks in the White Caddy with you and get to hang out with you and Uncle Bobby and all of your friends. Pool parties & BBQ’s  at 42  were the Bestest with the speakers blasting some Beach Boys,Neil Diamond or some Old Time Rock and Roll. Even when I used to bring my friends over when I was older and you would call them a “Whiskey Face” or tell them “they sold dirty underwear for a living.” I would leave later on to go out and they would be cracking up laughing tell me how funny you were and say “Your Pops is the man.” Which I would reply Yeh I know “He’s definitely 1 of a kind” and that you were Pops. You always helped me when I needed even at my lowest when some people would give up on someone you never gave up on me and  even though I was able to help you the last 4 months of your life I would need another lifetime to come close enough to pay you back for all the life lessons you taught and love you showed me thru the years. I honestly am still in shock and can not process that your gone and that I won’t be able to hear your voice or see your face in this lifetime again. It breaks my heart that my younger children RJ & Rylee won’t be able to get to know you the way myself and so many had the honor to. I know you will be watching over them especially RJ(Roger the 3rd) or as you would say the Namesake. Thank you for being  you Dad I am the luckiest son in the  world just to have been able to call you “My Dad”. I Love you Dad and I will miss you more than words could ever describe. 
Love Always,
Roger Jr.

It is very difficult to share my memories of The Man named Roger Maclean. I have known this Very Special Tough Guy for a couple decades plus.  If you ask yourself who deserves the title of "Best Friend" and a guy who would help you out with no questions asked that was Roger.  He was the funniest wise ass I ever knew. Kathleen, Lil Roger, Maureen &  Falcon are so lucky to have had a dad like he was.  My 4 kids have a few special Christmas memories over those years made possible due to the magic of Roger and their stepdad Bobby.  I will always remember hanging with the funniest & Coolest Maclean Family at "Their Nest"!  Those memories will stay cherished  with me . .  He was loved & admired so much.  I will forever be grateful to have had this "Tough Guy" in my life & in my family.  Love you always & forever "My John Wayne".  You are another angel in heaven now. It is Never Goodbye. It is Til we all meet again.   
 Stay as cool as you are & keep that hat on! We all Love & Miss you already. 

Endlessly laughing and cracking jokes; the smile never left my face in your presence.

Without fail you welcomed me into your home like family but most importantly you made me feel like I was. 

I admired you for being the most extraordinary family man I've ever known. 

You were loved and you will be eternally missed. 

After poppy passed, I found myself thinking a lot about love and his relationship with Nanny. I’ve had a few conversations with Nanny about love over the years, and her answer every time comes back to putting someone else’s well-being above your own, and I experienced Poppy do that for his family all the time. He may have wanted more peace and quiet than the rest of us, but I know he enjoyed the comfort of always having his crazy, loud family around. (I think we got it from him). Plus, he always had someone to talk to and make laugh, and he didn’t have to even leave the house to do it! 

Nanny also always says that it’s so important to keep the humor when times get tough. I think we’ll spend the rest of forever playing back and laughing at all the crazy sayings Poppy used to say on repeat — I’m so grateful for that. 

I love you Poppy. Thanks for the memories. 💚

Roger used to call his brother, Jack trying to remember nostalgia about Flatbush, endless conversations about how many bars they went to between Empire Blvd. to Church Ave.  They agreed on about 24!

Roger was always a straight shooter  that  made it clear  where he stood..and where you stood with him too..Lol ..Very fortunate to know him as a friend and as  the kind of guy that you could always count on to have your back! When I think of him the first word that comes to mind is integrity..Great family man that will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him...

We love you and will miss you 😘🙏🏻 


Roger is and will always be a light that brought so many of us though life. He was first and foremost an incredible father, husband, brother, grandfather and dear friend. All of us had the best life on Autumn Drive greatly together because of him. My father loved you and I hope you’re cracking open a beer together with some smiles. He nicknamed me Minnie Frog 🐸 and it’s still my name to this day. He made us laugh with his enormous, gracious & hilarious way of making you feel welcomed and loved from your first hello. He was loyal to his loving family & friends. He was the best. He was so loved and will continue to be loved & cherished for the rest of our lives. I love you Roger!! You will be missed. We all love you 😘 
Ange 
Sweeney Family  

Big Roger, anyone who grew up on Autumn Drive was lucky , especially because of you. Your nicknames for everyone still live on  after all these years.  To Your fancy cars and clothes , your fedoras, and your shiny Guinea shoes. A class act.  You always treated me like a daughter and I will always hold a special place in my heart for you.  Fat Frankie has waited a long time to see you,  RIP , you will be missed 


The King of Autumn Drive has now left us-----The Greatest Character and Nick-Name Giver of All-Time!----------RIP---------We will all be together again one day on Autumn Drive in The Sky. --------Love, Porky, Judy, Pete, Luanne and Carrie-Nation.”



OBITUARY

Roger Edward McClean

13 December, 1938 – 22 June, 2021

Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens

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