Roger H. Day of Fredonia, NY passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk at the age of 77.
He was born February 6, 1945 in Springville, NY a son of the late Hyland and Dorothy (Faust) Day, Jr. He was a dairy farmer alongside his dad and loved being on the farm. Even after being retired for over 40 years, he still talked about doing chores.
He loved John Deere Tractors and going to the fair. Roger was also an active member in the Tri-County Kiwanis Club of WNY and loved to sell 50/50 tickets at the Chaffee-Sardinia Fireman's Carnival. His summer highlights were going to the Pike Fair and fishing at the family cottage in Canada. Roger was also known as the "Groundhog" and used that handle while on his CB. He was also a member of the Hope Lutheran Church in Arcade.
He is survived by his two nieces, Tammy Day of Fredonia and Wendy (David) Patterson of Fredonia; his three great-nieces: Cassidy (Chase) Delisle of Essex Junction, VT, Alyssa (Denver Walling) Vianese of King George, VA, and Kelsey (Michael) Vianese-Persch of Fredonia.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brother, Donald Day.
Friends may call Saturday, December 31, 2022 from 2:30PM-4:30PM followed by a brief prayer service at the W.S. Davis Funeral Home, 358 Main St., Arcade. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 11AM at the Yorkshire Cemetery with Pastor Shawn Hannon officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Hope Lutheran Church, 2 E. Main St. Arcade, NY 14009 or to the Arcade Fire Dept., PO Box 303 Arcade, NY 14009.