Donald Francis Rogers passed away peacefully on January 12th, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Eugenia Rogers, and daughters, Donna Best Greenspan (Loren), Laura Napoleon (Rik), and Linda Sprinkle Anderson (Forrest), and his brother, Dermott Rogers. As well as his seven grandchildren, Brooke Stuart, Cole Napoleon (Stevie), David Stuart, Parke Napoleon, Steele Napoleon (Kimmy Jo), Christian Best, and Genia Sprinkle.

Donald was born on May 21st, 1938 in New York City to the late Patrick and Josephine (McConnon) Rogers. He entered the United States Navy and attended Gompers High School. On July 15th, 1956 he married the love of his life, Eugenia Rogers. From a young age Donald had a passion for sales and worked tirelessly at many jobs. He sold Bloomingdales shopping bags in front of St. Patrick's Cathedral, shoeshined, landscaped, drove for UPS, and sold Good Humor ice cream.

In 1973, he packed up his wife and three daughters and drove South to Florida. He worked for Webb Bolt and Nut in Orlando for four years. In 1977, Donald and his wife Eugenia started selling nuts and bolts out of their home garage. He named his company Merit Fasteners which turned into a successful four branch nut and bolt distribution center in the Southeast United States.

He was an active member of Annunciation Catholic Church and was involved in the school which his seven grandchildren attended. Upon his retirement, he and his wife traveled by RV throughout the United States seeing all fifty states and Canada. Donald enjoyed traveling, watching the news/history channel, golfing, photography, New Smyrna Beach, The Giants, chocolate, and his labradoodle Lulu. His grandchildren called him Papa and he was committed to attending every single one of their events.

Papa was always willing to help others and was very generous. His selfless qualities helped many throughout his lifetime. He is remembered by his crystal blue eyes, his sharp appearance and zest for life. Papa left a legacy of hard work and determination in which he will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 18th, 2021 at Annunciation Catholic Church, 1020 Montgomery Rd, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714. The Memorial Mass will be lived streamed as well at the following link: http://youtu.be/xk8WQnaAGn0

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