Clara M. Rogers, 89, of East Syracuse, passed away Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, with her loving family by her side.
Born in Kingston, N.Y. on Nov. 30, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Guerino and Maria Ruzzo. She was a graduate of St. Ursula Academy in Kingston and attended Marymount College, Tarrytown, N.Y.
Clara worked for Ruzzo Bowlatorium in Kingston, N.Y., Town of DeWitt Police Department, the New York State Assembly and CM Rogers Company. She was a communicant of St. Matthews Church, where she was a member of the Altar Rosary Society. Clara was also a member of the Bishop Grimes High School Parent Teacher Organization and the Town of DeWitt Republican Chair Person.
She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph G. Rogers and son, Stephen M. Rogers.
Surviving are her children, Kimberly (John) Kiefl, Mark (Jenny), Kenneth (Amy) and Andrew (Christine) Rogers; sister, Alice Albany; grandchildren, Jennifer (Edward), Lindsey, Nicholas, Sophia, Angela, Anastasia and Vincenzo; great-grandchildren, Kayla, Maverick and Kingston; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 9 to 11 a.m. at St. Matthews Church, 229 W. Yates St., East Syracuse. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 a.m. at church. A private burial will be held in St. Mary’s DeWitt Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Hospice Of Central New York or St. Matthews Church Food Pantry.
The family would like to thank, Dr. James Longo, Dr. Anthony Scalzo and staff of Hematology Oncology Associates of CNY, Hospice of Central NY and caregivers, Jennifer, Bridget and Rita.
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