Obituary of Roger Strollo

Cheshire Roger J. Strollo, 63, of West Main St., passed away with his family by his side on Monday October 1, 2007 at his home. He was the husband of Joyce J. (Porter)Strollo.Mr. Strollo was born April 20, 1944 in Waterbury the son of the late Theodore and Susanne (Nigro) Strollo. Mr. Stollo was a long time resident of Cheshire graduating Cheshire High School in 1963. He was the owner and operator of Strollos Towing Service in Cheshire.Mr. Strollo was a member and Past President of the Towing and Recovery Professionals of Connecticut, a member of the Gravely Tractor Club, and a member of the Teamsters Local #559. He also served in the National Guard.Besides his wife of over 30 years, Mr. Strollo is survived by his three sons Sean Strollo and his wife Tracy, Mark Strollo and Bruce Strollo all of Cheshire; a brother Theodore Strollo Jr. of Manchester; a sister Suzanne Costa and her husband Tony of Oakdale; and two grandchildren Roger J. Strollo and Suzann A. Strollo; his mother-in-law Theta Porter of Squires, MO; his brother-in-law Bill Porter of Squires, MO; his niece Corey Costa; nephews Ty Costa, Daniel and David Strollo; his godson Bryan Strollo; and many other family and friends.Arrangements A funeral mass will be held on Saturday October 6, 2007 at 10 a.m. at St. Bridget Church, 175 Main St., Cheshire. Friends are asked to meet directly at church. Burial will follow in St. Bridget Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Slater Funeral Home, 242 S. Main Street, Cheshire. Memorial contributions may be made to the Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, 1075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708 or to an organization of the donors choice.