Roger R. Sergio, age 73, of Brockton, died Wednesday January 2, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the devoted husband of 46 years of Marylou (Bergeron) Sergio. Roger, born in Brockton, was the son of the late Luigi and Pasqualina (Lembo) Sergio. He remained a lifelong resident of the city. A 1957 graduate of Brockton High School Roger later attended Suffolk College. During the 1960s Roger served in the US Army and Army reserves.
Roger found his passion for clothes at a young age and made a career in the clothing business. During high school he worked at Markey’s in Brockton. He later owned a store in Hingham called Otis Hall. He was the long time owner of Men-at-Large Clothing Store at Westgate Mall, which later moved to North Easton. His greatest pride was serving his customers, making them look great. He had been a member of the Massachusetts Business Federation. He had formerly worked as a staff assistant at the Massachusetts Bay United Fund. Roger served on the Brockton License Commission for several years.
In his free time Roger enjoyed doing his own yard work. Taking care of his pool and preparing it for his family to enjoy was one of his favorite past times. As a devoted family man, father and grandfather, nothing gave him more enjoyment than attending the sporting and school events of his eight beloved grandchildren. Large family cookouts and Italian family dinners were special times in his home. He lovingly enjoyed his dogs Niki, Bergie and Keno. Roger will be remembered as a true family man, generous and kind.
In addition to his wife Marylou, Roger leaves his children Amy Morse and her husband Dan of N. Easton; Justin Sergio of Marblehead, MA; Jennifer Marciano and her husband Stephen of Mansfield and Mandi Crump and her husband Brian of N. Attleboro. He was the cherished grandfather of Jack, Griffin and Chad Morse; Olivia and Nicholas Marciano and Ashton, Carson and Brooklyn “Bella” Crump. He was the brother of Mary Hanney of Falmouth, Samuel Sergio of Bridgewater, Irene DeLalla of Abington, Richard Sergio of Falmouth and the late Angelina Rubicine, Joseph, Matthew “Gigi” , Anthony “Dinny”, Michael and Louis Sergio. He also leaves many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held in the Conley Funeral Home 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton Friday 4-8 pm. The funeral procession will gather at the funeral home on Saturday at 8:45 am for a Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church 225 Purchase St. South Easton at 10 am. Burial in Coweeset Cemetery, Brockton. Please consider donations in Roger’s name to the Norfolk Center for Cancer Care, 1073 Pleasant St., Brockton, MA 02301.