Rogers- Alton T. Rogers Jr. 89, of Uncasville died Sunday March 1, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Geraldine L. Rogers to whom he was married to for 70 years. They grew up together in Lisbon Falls Maine graduating from Lisbon High School in 1948. Alton retired from the US Navy after serving on numerous submarines. The last two were nuclear submarines, the USS Tullibee, and the USS Henry L. Stimson. He served as chief of the boat on both of these submarines. He received a commendation from the Navy for saving the life of a fellow shipmate involving an oxygen fire on the USS Stimson while it was being built at Electric Boat. He also retired from AT&T after 20 years and finished his career at United Nuclear in Montville. His greatest joy was hunting with his boys. He was a ham radio operator with the call sign of WIVRT. Alton also managed a Babe Ruth baseball team in Mystic and served as secretary for the league. Mr. Rogers also was a member of the Arcadia Lodge of Masons in Durham Maine for 64 years as well as the Fleet Reserve Branch #20 in Groton. Besides his wife he is survived by his children: Jill Rogers, Robert Rogers and his wife Marie Rogers, Marvin Rogers and his fiancé Amy St. Onge, and Michael Rogers and his wife Sherry Rogers. He also leaves his grandchildren Nicholas, Nathan, and Nicole Witcraft, and Danielle Rogers, as well as 7 great grandchildren. Funeral Services and burial will be private. To leave an online tribute or condolence please visit www.montvillefuneralhome.com .
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