Melinda M. (Linda) Rogers

June 22, 1940 - June 6, 2021

Melinda M. (Linda) Rogers, beloved “Mom” and “Grama,” will be greatly missed. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Robert J. (Bob) Rogers, in 2015. She is survived by her loving daughter, Lori Rogers Sessa, son-in-law, Damon Sessa, and her three grandsons, Roman, Bronson, and Kane. She is survived by her siblings, George Mazza (Jeanne), Steven Mazza (Nettie), and Marlene Martrano (James), all of Rochester, NY, predeceased by sister Maddline Petromallo and brother Angelo Mazza. Linda enjoyed close relationships with many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family watching her grandsons grow up. She was a regular at “her boys” sporting and school events. Linda had an infectious smile and a beautiful soul that would light up the room. Her warm personality made all she encountered feel at home in her company. Linda was the eldest of six, born to a traditional Italian family in Rochester, NY. Caretaking was second nature to her, no surprise that she found much joy and happiness in being a homemaker. She will be forever loved and always in our hearts. A funeral mass will be held at Epiphany Cathedral Chapel, Venice, on Friday, June 18, at 11 am. She will be laid to rest at the Sarasota National Cemetery next to her husband Bob, who was a proud Army Veteran.