Brian L. Rogers, Jr., 64,  of Wayside, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2023, with his loving family by his side.

Brian was born in South Orange, New Jersey, the eldest son to Mary Catherine and Brian L. Rogers, Sr. Growing up, Brian enjoyed spending every summer with his 13 siblings at the family’s shore home in Allenhurst, New Jersey.

He was a proud alumnus of Seton Hall Preparatory, graduating in the Class of 1977, where he made many lifelong friends. Brian had a fulfilling career in the financial services industry, working at numerous firms throughout his tenure.

In the summer of 1978, Brian met Cathy, his loving and devoted wife. He immediately won her heart over by treating her to a turkey sub and cold 7 Up while Cathy worked at the Allenhurst tennis courts; a story he loved to tell. They wed 40 years to the date of Brian’s passing on July 23, 1983. Brian and Cathy went on to raise their four children in Allenhurst and made lasting memories living near the beach he loved.

Brian treasured his family more than anything and always put them first. Nothing made him happier than being with the ones he loved. In recent years he was blessed with the good fortune of becoming a grandfather. The joy and happiness his grandchildren brought him was immeasurable. He was the best “Pop” to his two grandsons, Thomas and Leo, and granddaughter, Reese. He was waiting in joyful anticipation of his fourth grandchild due to arrive in September.

With his booming laugh and sense of humor, it was easy to be friends with Brian. Whether you were playing 18 holes with him on the golf course or sitting in his cabana at the Allenhurst Beach Club, you were always warmly welcomed in his company – especially if you happened to be a Mets or Giants fan.

As a devout Catholic, he lived in gratitude for his many blessings and took challenges in stride. He faced even the largest obstacles with grace and humor while bringing comfort to those around him.

Brian was predeceased by his father Brian L. Rogers, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Cathleen Mary Doyle Rogers and his four children, Colleen Botwin (Tom), Brian III, John (Kara), and Stephen, and three grandchildren, Thomas, Leo, and Reese.

He is also survived by his mother, Mary Catherine Fagan Rogers, his 13 siblings, Mary Catherine Mahon (John), Eileen Gilmore (Robert), Maureen Rawson (Greg), Anne Gruner (Larry), Patricia McDonnell (Peter), Kevin Rogers (Maryann), Mary Josephine Rogers, Midge Leys (Kevin), Dennis Rogers (Liz), James Rogers (Angela), Stephen Rogers (Jen), Christopher Rogers (Michelle), and Greg Rogers (MaryBeth), and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Thursday, July 27th 4:00-8:00 pm at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch, NJ 07740.  Mass of Christian burial Friday, July 28th, 11:00 am at St. Michael’s RC Church, 800 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Brian’s memory to the Tara Miller Melanoma Center at Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center online at: http://pennmedicine.org/giving/TMMC. Brian’s oncologist, Dr. Lynn Schuchter, whom Brian and Cathy trusted and adored, is the director of this essential organization dedicated to continuously seeking ways to not only improve care for people with melanoma, but also provide cures.