Roger J. Custodio

Roger J. Custodio, 70, of Danbury, CT, passed away on Oct. 26, 2014 at Danbury Hospital after a brief illness. Roger was born in New Bedford, MA on Jan 11, 1944 to Elzira Farias and Jose Custodio. He moved to Danbury as a young boy with his parents and sister, making this his home.

A 1962 graduate of Danbury High School, Roger then entered the service. He served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Upon his discharge, he returned to Danbury and took a job with Eagle Pencil. He also worked for John Hancock Insurance Co. and remained friendly with many of his co-workers until the time of his death.

After leaving the insurance industry, Roger took a job at Danbury Hospital where he quickly was promoted to Warehouse Manager. For the last fifteen years, Roger built a livery service that has helped the Danbury community.

Roger was a very dedicated sports enthusiast who, although born in Massachusetts, only followed the New York teams. You would often find him on his living room floor propped with pillows watching Yankees, Giants, Knicks or Rangers. He was also a huge Notre Dame fan.

Roger was a politician, a staunch Republican who, under former Mayor Boughton, ran for Common Council President and served during his term. He fought hard for things he believed in and was a respected figure in Danbury politics.

Roger was a coach for many years and every team he coached excelled and triumphed. For over twenty years he coached Babe Ruth Baseball and several of his teams won state championships. He also brought Immaculate High School Girls Soccer to their first state championship in 1995. He was a firm, tough and revered coach and he treasured his time coaching.

Roger married Sharon Ann Bastos on Nov. 26, 1966. He raised a family and built a life here in Danbury. He was predeceased by his wife, who passed in 2001.

Survivors include his three children: Deborah D’Ostilio of Danbury, Jeffrey Custodio of Danbury and Adrienne Evee and her husband, Roger, of Medford, MA. His grandchildren, who he loved more than life itself: Jessica, Gabrielle, Alyssa, Rebecca, Nicholas, Gianna, Kai and Braxton. His sister: Elsie Machado and her husband, Armando, of Danbury. His nieces and nephews: Kevin Bastos, Michael Machado, Matt Bastos, Donna Machado and Kara Bastos. Numerous grand nieces and nephews also survive.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to 11th Floor Oncology at Danbury Hospital for their care, compassion and loving support during this difficult time.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10am at St. Peter Church, Danbury with the Rev. Gregg Mecca, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery, Danbury. Friends may call on Friday from 4pm – 8pm at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Roger’s memory may be made to the Danbury Police Athletic League (Danbury PAL), 35 Hayestown Rd., Danbury, CT 06810 or to Immaculate High School Girls Soccer, c/o Immaculate High School, 73 Southern Blvd., Danbury, CT 06810 or go to www.immaculatehs.org

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