Roger James Loughney Sr., 84, of Columbia, SC. passed away Wednesday at his home.

Roger was born in the Upper West Side of Manhattan and raised in Innwood, NY. After graduating high school he enlisted in the army. Following his service, he would begin his career in banking first with Bankers Trust and then with Manufactures Hanover where he would retire from years later.

Roger would marry the love of his life, Fortunata, in 1975 and the two would settle in Staten Island and then Holmdel, NJ to raise their young family. He was known for his quick wit and his ability to make everyone laugh.  Roger was a movie buff who knew the backstories and intricate details of many films.  He also loved music and was a devoted fan of Frank Sinatra.  He will be sorely missed by all.

Roger is predeceased by his wife Fortunata and by his sister Maureen.

Roger is survived by his children Roger James Loughney Jr. and Jessica Escorcia; his siblings Patricia Loughney and Joanne Nemow and her husband Irv; and by his beloved granddaughter Cassandra.

A mass of Christian burial will be offered on Monday, March 31^st at 10:00 AM at St. Benedicts RC Church, 165 Bethany Road, Holmdel. A burial will follow at St. Gabriel’s Cemetery, Marlboro.

In Lieu of traditional remembrances the family asks that a donation be made in Roger’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org