Roger Thivierge passed away Thursday May 11, 2017 surrounded by his loving and devoted wife of 43 years Antonette (Fiorentino) Thivierge.
Predeceased relatives include his mother Grace Dowd, father Raymond Thivierge, brother James Thivierge and sister Carolann Courtney. He leaves behind his daughter Theresa Marie Thivierge of Homestead, Florida, sons Keith Thivierge of Springfield and Kenneth Thivierge of Holyoke and brother Richard Thivierge of West Springfield.
Roger graduated from Trade High School in 1957. In 1958 he became a Navy Seaman and returned home to ultimately lead a thirty- two year career at Titflex where he retired in 2007. He was a member of the Elks Club Lodge #61 and communicant of St. Catherine of Sienna Church. The Patriots and Bruins enjoyed his roars of celebration.
Private services with burial in the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery were entrusted to New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC. 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA. In lieu of flowers or gifts please make contributions to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104. Visit
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