New Bedford - Roger I. Cornell, Sr., 67, of New Bedford passed away at home on May 14, 2013. He was the husband of Carol A. (Cook) Cornell.
Mr. Cornell was born in New Bedford, son of the late Eugene R., Sr. and Edith C. (Harding) Cornell, and was a lifelong resident of the city. He worked as a self-employed contractor until his retirement. He enjoyed motorcycles and was Past President of the New Bedford Sidewinders Club.
In addition to his widow, he is survived by 6 daughters: Melissa A. Carvalho, Missie L. Campbell, Dusty L. M. Cornell, Fantasia M. Cornell, Marilyn Baker and Maureen McAuliffe; 4 sons: Roger I Cornell, Jr., Brian P. Cornell, Matthew J. Cornell and Timothy J. Cornell; a sister: Gladys J. Milosek; a brother: Eugene R. Cornell, Jr.; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his godchildren: Estrella C. Fernandes, Ashley Milosek and Roger P. Mello; and several nieces & nephews.
He was father of the late Mark R. Cornell.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Kirby Funeral Home, 61 Tarkiln Hill Road, New Bedford.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend:
Visiting hours on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 2:00-3:30 P.M.
Funeral services on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 3:30 P.M.