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Obituary: Josephine A. (Messina) Rogers, age 77, of Wolcott

She was a longtime resident of Wolcott and had retired from PIC Design in Middlebury and H&R Block in Waterbury.

Josephine A. (Messina) Rogers  February 13, 1943 ~ December 23, 2020
Josephine A. (Messina) Rogers February 13, 1943 ~ December 23, 2020 (The Naugatuck Valley Memorial/Fitzgerald-Zembruski Funeral Home)

Wolcott, CT - Josephine A. (Messina) Rogers, age 77, passed away on Wednesday December 23, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Waterbury, CT on February 13, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Olga (DiNicola) Messina. She was a longtime resident of Wolcott and had retired from PIC Design in Middlebury and H&R Block in Waterbury.



Josephine is survived by her two sons, Glen A. Rogers, Jr. and his wife Patricia of North Fort Meyers, FL, Christopher G. Rogers and his wife SueEllen of South Meriden and daughter Annmarie Sajdak and her husband Richard of Wolcott; Her brothers; Vincent Messina and wife Sheri and Charles Messina, both of Florida; and her sister, Mary Lou Cramer of Wolcott. She is also survived by her adoring grandchildren(Nana’s Fab 5) Christopher J. Rogers, Alexa N. Sajdak, Samantha L. Rogers, Nicole P. Rogers, and Zachary C. Sajdak. She also leaves behind her longtime companion and love, Gary Hampton of Watertown as well as many beloved family members.

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A Mass of Christian Burial will be announced at a future date. To send an on-line condolence, please visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com.


The Naugatuck Valley Memorial/Fitzgerald-Zembruski Funeral Home, 240 North Main Street, Naugatuck, is in care of her arrangements.

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