Born in Fall River, a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Pereira) Roderick, he was a lifelong area resident.
A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, he served in Germany in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Roderick earned a bachelor’s in biology from Boston University, a master’s degree in education from Bridgewater State University, a certificate of advanced study in education from Boston College and completed doctoral studies also at Boston College.
He was a teacher, vice principle and administrator in the Fall River School System for many years before retiring. After teaching he wrote a series of popular local detective stories. A true lover of the city of Fall River, he and his wife were very involved in the community. He filled his life with a love of literature, classical music and art.
In addition to his wife survivors include: two daughters, Meryl Moss and her husband Randy of Westport and Melissa Roderick and her wife Shelley Fried of Chicago, IL; one son, Jason Roderick and his wife Kelly Linn of Warwick, RI; one sister, Elizabeth Carlin of TN; four grandchildren, Jessica Moss, Christopher Joseph “CJ” Moss and his wife Bethany, Jordan Roderick-Fried and Greyson Roderick and three nieces.
His visiting hours will be held Saturday, March 30 2019, from 9:00 to11:00 AM in the Waring-Sullivan Home at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River, followed by family and friends saying a few words about his life at 11:00 AM. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.
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