Rodger William O'Brien

November 20, 1945 - October 28, 2016

Rodger William O'Brien, 70 of Matawan, New Jersey died on Friday, October 28, 2016, at Bayshore Community Hospital in Holmdel, New Jersey. Born Tuesday, November 20, 1945 in Newark, New Jersey. Rodger was the son of the late Edward and Evelyn O'Brien. After graduating high school Rodger attended Seton Hall University. Soon after Rodger enlisted in the US Navy and proudly served his country, he was stationed in Germany and also spent time working with the Navy at the Pentagon. After serving his country Rodger went onto a career in Information systems working with C.Itoh and later Itochu Corporation in Manhattan. In his spare time Rodger enjoyed bowling, golfing, and reading. Rodger will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Rodger is survived by his caring brother Edward O'Brien and his caring sister Evelyn Marie O'Brien, as well as his loving nieces and nephews, Cara O'Brien, Stephanie O'Brien, Christopher O'Brien, and Michael Panza. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday, October 30, 2016, at Michael Hegarty & John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals and Cremation Service, 3377 US Highway 9, Old Bridge, New Jersey. A private cremation will follow. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.HegartyScaliaFuneralHome.com