Roger G Townsend, 85, of Port Crane, N.Y., passed away at home May 10, 2019.
He was born Sept, 26, 1933, in Buffalo. Roger was a graduate of Skaneateles High School and Hamilton College.
Roger owned Fluid Power Sales, Inc. in Syracuse for many years, he was also an avid sailor and antique motorboat enthusiast. Roger served as a board member for the Skaneateles Country Club and the President of the Finger Lakes chapter of ACBS.
Roger was predeceased by his parents, Samuel and Dorothy Townsend, and his brother Samuel.
Surviving to cherish his memory is his wife DeAnne, son Mark and Shannon, daughters, Robin and Michael Mogish, Anne Townsend, step children Michael and Kathy Ballog, Michelle and Michael LoPiccolo, Karen and Chris Gross, and 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are his brother, William and Calena Townsend, sister-in-law Rosemary Townsend, brother-in-law Dave and Carol Spears, sister-in-law Nancy and Thomas Savory, along with several nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, June 8, at Christ Episcopal Church in Binghamton. Calling hours will be at the church from noon, followed by a eucharist mass at 1 p.m. In lieu flowers, Roger requests donations be made to Antique & Classic Boat Society at HQS@ ACBS.ORG,n or a charity of your choice.
