Howard Eugene Rogers ( Gene Rogers ) was a resident of Dorchester, MA & Norristown, PA. Mr. Rogers passed away at the Kindred Hospital of Boston on July 6, 2015. Gene Rogers was employed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for over eighteen years. He had also worked for the Council of Elders & was a contracted worker at the USPS. He is survived by his daughter Stacey Rogers & son Cornelius R. Brewster. Five grandchildren and long term companion / partner Donna SooHoo. His wisdom & kindness will be missed by many. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. Visitation is on Saturday, July 11, 2015 from 6 pm to 8 pm Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 1803 Centre Street West Roxbury, MA 02132 Interment will be private