Joe was born in Yonkers, New York on January 12, 1932, to the late Howard and Margaret Rogers.Joe enjoyed golf, classic cars and riding his 3 wheel bike. On Wednesday, October 26, 201 he passed away at the comfort of his home in Moreno Valley, California at the age of 79. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Lynn Rogers; daughters, Sherri Hoefferle of Monrovia, California and April Vitale of Wildomar, California; son, Joseph Rogers Jr. of Winsted, Connecticut; 3 Grandchildren, Danny, Alyssa and Paul. He is also survived by his 2 sisters, Joannie Sullivan and Agnes White both of Massachusetts, as well as many nieces and nephews. He is proceeded in death by his Brothers Howard Rogers Jr., Frederick Rogers, John Russell Rogers; sisters, Glades Weeks, Margaret Dunn, Edith Wheeler and Patsy Muzynski. He was loved by many and will truly be missed by all.