Birth date: Sep 22, 1931 Death date: Dec 3, 2018
Roger W. Munsey, Jr. passed away peacefully on December 3, 2018. Of Cinnaminson and formerly of Maple Shade, NJ and Okeechobee, FL. Beloved husband of 48 years to Barbara (nee Boothman) Munsey. Loving father of Catherine O’Donnell Read Obituary
It takes a strong man to accept someone else’s child, and step up to the plate another man left on the table. You made a deliberate decision to love me as your own. Little did I know what a substantial influence and role model you would become to me. You set the bar high for any other man that entered my life. You never complained, you were there for me, you protected me, fed and clothed me. You showed me how to love unconditionally, without judgement.
I remember climbing on your lap at any given time. You were always accepting and loving. Never turning me away. You were always approachable, sincere, trustworthy, honest & responsible. A hard worker all of your life. I remember you working 3 jobs at one time. You paid your child support, helped in supporting me, while always making sure you had time for your family. Always seeing that our birthdays and holidays were special, and still having family vacations every year. Which usually consisted of visiting family for a week and a week dedicated to our immediate family. My brothers, sisters and I never wanted for anything. If we were poor we didn’t know it, because our hearts and home were always filled with love and laughter.
Dad, you were a selfless man, spending many hours of your retirement giving back. You rode with Citizens on Patrol in Okeechobee. You were also a volunteer at the local hospital there. There isn’t anything you wouldn’t do for anybody. Even when we were stuck on the side of the road, with a flat and no spare, coming back from Atlantic City, out of bed you came to rescue us. Never complaining once. You always made me feel safe. I knew I could always count on you. You never let me down.
John F Kennedy said “Do not pray for easy lives, pray to be stronger men.” You were one of those “stronger” men. Your life was not easy, but you made the best of any situation.
Even though you were not there, as I came upon this Earth, nor the one responsible or present at my birth. You loved me, taught and guided me through these years as I have grown, and you’ve never, ever made me feel, like I was not your own.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
Thank you for all the great memories. You are my hero, my first love, and I am proud to have had the honor of calling you Dad. -Rhon
Rest in Peace big brother
Barb and family
So very sorry for your loss
I did not know Roger well but always thought of him as a gentle person
Sending prayers and love.....to all of you. 💔
