He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years Marge Gilmore (O’Haus), his two wonderful children, Coleen Hatoff (Mark) and Michael Gilmore (Angela) and three grandchildren Alex, Riley, and Gavin, as well as his brother Douglas Gilmore. He is predeceased by his older brother Duncan Gilmore.
Roger was born in Paterson, NJ and attended Eastside High School where he played football. He was a proud member of the U.S. Marine Corps and served in Beirut, Lebanon during the 1950s. Roger worked as a lineman for PSEG and lived in Southampton for 40 years.
While his son attended middle school, he coached Southampton Township Recreation Association (STRA) baseball and basketball. In later years, he became an active member in “Friends of Bill W” and helped many people. Roger was also an avid fisherman who enjoyed meeting and sharing experiences with others.
Services will be private.
The arrangements were handled by the Thos L. Shinn Funeral Home, 10 Hilliard Dr., Manahawkin, NJ 08050
To leave online condolences for the family, please visit www.shinnfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, donations in Roger's name may be made to the Alzheimer Association 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17, Chicago, IL, 60601 or ALZ.org