Walter B. Rogers

ROGERS, WALTER B. of Walpole formerly of Norwood passed away on January 1, 2022 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of Ann K. (McGrail) Rogers. Devoted father of Michael J. Rogers and his wife Robin of Wrentham, Eileen M. Murphy and her husband Thomas of Walpole, Paul F. Rogers and his wife Lisa of Cohasset, Peter J. Rogers and his wife Donna of Foxboro, John H. Rogers and his wife Brenda of Norwood, Julie A. Cooke and her husband Christopher of Wrentham and Matthew S. Rogers and his wife Shannon of N. Attleboro. Brother of the late Lawrence, Joseph, Eileen and Margaret. Cherished grandfather of 19 grandchildren. Son of the late Malcolm J. and Eileen (Lordan) Rogers. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Walter was a US Army Korean War Veteran, a member of the Norwood Knights of Columbus, Varsity Football Captain at Boston Tech, a Mathematics graduate of St. Michael's College, an engineering graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Vice President of HASA, St. Catherine of Siena School where he founded the first athletics program. Funeral from the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home 1248 Washington St. Norwood, Thursday January 6, 2022 at 10am followed by a funeral mass at 11am at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Norwood. Mass may be viewed live at www.stcatherinenorwood.org . Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 from 4-7pm. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery, Norwood with US Army Honors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to St. Catherine of Siena School 249 Nahatan St. Norwood, MA 02062.