Obituary of Roger J. Dills

Hilton ~ Roger J. Dills, age 86 was a kindhearted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.  He left this world on September 20, 2024 at the age of 86.

     He was born to Henry and Clara Dills on November 10, 1937 in Batavia, NY.

     Roger was married to Eunice (Sage) for 61 years until her death in 2022.  Roger and Eunice raised their family in Wyoming, NY and moved to Hilton, NY to be closer to family.  They were snowbirds for many years and met great friends along the way.

     Roger loved his family, restoring John Deere tractors and showing them off at parades and other tractor events.  He retired from B.R. DeWitt Inc. / Genesee-LeRoy Stone Corporation after 30 years of service.

     Roger is survived by his children; Sandra (Steven) Houseknecht, David (Sandi) Dills and Brenda (Joell) Davies.  He was “Papa” to his grandchildren; Lauren (Daniel) Fenton, Mitchell (Samantha) Davies, Shane (Olivia) Houseknecht and Shawn (Kayla) Houseknecht.  He was “Papa Papa” to his great-granddaughters, Elliott and Cameron Fenton and Vivian Houseknecht. He is also survived by Eunice’s family; Shirley Jeffres, Wayne (Joan) Sage and Mary Sage, along with many nieces and nephews.

     In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Joyce Fraser and brother, Edwin Dills.

     Family and friends may attend his Celebration of Life on Friday, Sept. 27 from 1 ~ 4 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake St. Rd. (Rt.19), LeRoy.

     Memorial contributions are suggested to Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, 2652 Ridgeway Avenue, Rochester, NY 14626