James D. "Jimmy" Rodger, 50, passed away peacefully in Covina, CA. on Sunday, October 10, 2010.
Jimmy was born in San Diego, CA. and then came to Lawrence at a very young age. He then moved to Salem, MA. where he graduated from Salem High School and also attended Salem State College. Jimmy had worked as a producer for WCCM in Lawrence in the early to mid 1980's. He then went on to work for ABC News in Washington. Jimmy then moved back to California where he had a small business.
He is survived by his mother: Kathleen (Pelich) Tolliver
and a brother Robert both of New Haven, CT.
He is also survived by a sister: Kathleen and his niece Molly both of Chicago, IL., and an aunt: Connie Choquette of Methuen, MA. as well as several cousins.
Funeral Services were private, and burial will take place at a later date. The Swan Funeral Home in Madison, CT. was in charge of the arrangements. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA., 01701. To send an online condolence please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com.