Dennis John Rodgers
August 24, 1942 ~ April 10, 2015
Rodgers, Dennis J. "Denny"
(age 72)
Of Oakton, VA passed away peacefully on April 10, 2015 after a valiant battle with lung cancer at Virginia Hospital Center. Beloved husband of Marie J. Rodgers; father of Kenneth Wayne Rodgers, Sr. (Susan) and the late Deborah Lorraine Rodgers; step-father of Christopher O'Connor (Bill Mott) and Kevin O'Connor (Karen); and Papa to Kenneth, Jr., Joseph, Christopher, Lauren and Ryan. Denny was an avid bowler, a fan of the Nationals and the Redskins and a baseball coach. He loved fishing and his Cocker Spaniels. Denny was a dedicated employee of Washington Gas for 35 years. Family and friends are invited to Denny's Life Celebration at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave, Vienna, VA on Tuesday, April 14 from 6-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 7500 St. Philips Ct., Falls Church, VA on Wednesday, April 15 at 1 PM. Interment National Memorial Park. Online condolences and fond memories can be offered to the family at www.moneyandking.com.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
(age 72)
Of Oakton, VA passed away peacefully on April 10, 2015 after a valiant battle with lung cancer at Virginia Hospital Center. Beloved husband of Marie J. Rodgers; father of Kenneth Wayne Rodgers, Sr. (Susan) and the late Deborah Lorraine Rodgers; step-father of Christopher O'Connor (Bill Mott) and Kevin O'Connor (Karen); and Papa to Kenneth, Jr., Joseph, Christopher, Lauren and Ryan. Denny was an avid bowler, a fan of the Nationals and the Redskins and a baseball coach. He loved fishing and his Cocker Spaniels. Denny was a dedicated employee of Washington Gas for 35 years. Family and friends are invited to Denny's Life Celebration at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave, Vienna, VA on Tuesday, April 14 from 6-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 7500 St. Philips Ct., Falls Church, VA on Wednesday, April 15 at 1 PM. Interment National Memorial Park. Online condolences and fond memories can be offered to the family at www.moneyandking.com.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Denny .. I’ve known Denny sine we were teenagers. He’s always been a kind and gentle guy. His heart was huge in taking and caring for his senior cocker spaniels. I’m so grateful to have been part of his life in his later years at our reunions. God Bless You My Friend.
To a wonderful father, we will miss you so much!we will miss are lunch dates at the diner.You were the best papa ever.We Love You Kenny,Susie,Joey And Chris
Denny, I’ve known you since you moved into Treebrooke and decided to be on the board. Your dedication to the community you live in and your generous spirit in helping others is inspirational! I’ll never forget the emergency calls on a weekend night, and you telling me to stay out of trouble! Sending prayers for Marie and the family during this time.
Our sincere condolences to Marie and family. May Denny be received into the loving arms of the Risen Lord. Antoinette and family
My sincere condolences to the Rodgers family…I worked with Denny at Washington Gas for years and he was such a great guy…funny and easy to talk to. He surely will be missed…RIP Denny.
Marie My sincerest condolences to you and your family ! Denny was a great person and I really appreciated his guideance and spirit while serving with him on the Treebtooke Board of Directors. He will truly be missed as we all benefitted from his insight and guidance not only on a professional but also on a personal level. He will be in my thoughts and prayers and we will make sure he will not be forgotten. Helga Knapp
My deepest sympathy to all of you. I wish I could be there. Denny was a wonderful grandfather and Dad and was always there to help out. He was devoted to his grandchildren attended ballgames whenever he could. My thoughts,and prayers,are,with you all at this difficult time
Marie, My deepest sympathies on your loss. Denny was a fine man who I was honored to know personally and professionally. Be assured of my prayers for the repose of his soul.