Brian Lee Rodgers

First and foremost, Brian was a proud father. Many messages came pouring in saying how he LOVED to tell stories at work of all the children's antics and sweetness, and quirks. Brian was the life of the party. He's most well-known in the Sacramento area and Northern California's music scene as talented lead singer to bands like Above, Common Knowledge (1993-95), Absent Me (1998-2007), and Grey Atlas, (2007-08). He would often put on "Private Concerts" for his wife and children, happily playing guitar and singing whatever was requested. While shy on the inside, Brian loved to sing and entertain, so he found himself always the center of attention. He passes on to his children a love for music, a deep passion for barbecued and smoked meats, and horrible "Dad Jokes":

"What did George Washington say to his men before they got in the boat...? -"Men, get in the boat!"

Brian loved the Catholic faith, bulldogs, checking in on his mother every night, and cooking.

He was best friend to many, will always be loved, and will be greatly missed.

He is preceded in death by: his stepfather "Dad" Bobby Rodgers, Uncle Larry Whatley, Grandparents: A.C. & Merle Whatley, Evelyn and Dennis Phillis, George James & Reba Tugaeff.

He is survived by his wife, Melissa Pacheco-Rodgers, his 5 children: Natalie, Fox, Finnegan, Edward, and Lirit, his mother, Diane Rodgers of Loomis, CA, his father, Gary Tugaeff of Sacramento, CA, brother David Rodgers (Lorraine), Aunts and Uncles: Jeanne Whatley, George Tugaeff (Monica), Ronald Phillis (Shirley), Catherine Tugaeff (Kevin), and Tim Tugaeff (Lynn), Cousins: Peggy Alvarez (Troy), Andrew Whatley (Olga), Kim Phillis, Alissa Adams (Tim), and Erica Tugaeff, numerous in-laws, numerous nieces and nephews, and an abundance of friends.

Family and friends are invited to a Holy Rosary on Sat 5/21/2022, at 1:00 pm.

Immediately followed by a funeral vigil at 1:30 pm.

Location: Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church

4123 Robertson Ave. Sacramento, CA 95821

A celebration of Brian's life will lovingly be held at the home of Curtis and Chrissy Harvey.

For directions, call or text Chrissy at (916)446-3031

Should you prefer, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brian's family

through PayPal @MTugaeffRodgers.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LambertFuneral.com for the Rodgers family.