Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 8, 2023 OBITUARY Daniel M. Roden O f Saugus . Died peacefully on August 31st at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Bedford at the age of 74. He was the husband of the late Rose Ann (Trudeau) Roden. Born in Malden, he was the son of the late James A. Roden and Elinor G. (Day) Roden. Dan was a lifelong resident of Saugus and graduated from Saugus high in 1967. Dan was never one to shy from duty or obligations; he immediately joined Frank Berardino MA License 31811 the US Army and volunteered for both Infantry and Airborne training. Dan served two tours of duty in Vietnam with both 4 /503rd and HHC/ 503rd 173rd Airborne Brigades, earning the rank of Sergeant. For his service he was awarded the Bronze Star along with numerous other accolades. He was sent to Fort Benning, where he finished • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount his career training Rangers in counterinsurgency. Upon his return home he joined the Local #7 Ironworkers and proudly served as a steelworker for 35 years. He was a master welder and worked on every major project in and around Boston- as well a few around the country. Dan met Ms. RoseAnn Trudeau on a blind date and immediately fell in love. They were married in 1975 and spent many happy years together, until her passing in 2003. To say Dan was an avid reader is an understatement, he consumed numerous books monthly and challenged himself on puzzle books. While he was primarily a crossword guru, he had other literary talents- he could recite the soliloquy of Henry the 5th and had a great understanding of Latin. He was truly a man of numerous skills but humble above all else. Dan’s passion for his garden and shrubbery was known to all. Dan had an enviable personal nursery and everyone who regarded it admired his green thumb. Dan loved his family, had a great bond with his grandchildren and will forever be “Grampy.” Dan was an active member of SHS Alumni Association and a member of the VFW DeFranzo Post #2346, Saugus, a life member of the 173rd Airborne Association and served on the 82nd Airborne Gavin Chapter Honor Guard. Dan also loved to volunteer with the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry. Mr. Roden is survived by his son; Sean Roden and his wife Kristen of Oakham, grandchildren; Kira, Brenna, and Nora. He was the brother of Kevin Roden and his wife Janice of Charlestown and Uncle to Julie, Tim, Brian and Scott. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus, on Wednesday September 6. A funeral service was held at the funeral home on Thursday followed by interment at Riverside Cemetery, Saugus. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Disabled American Veteran’s @ DAV.org. We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $150 per paper in-town per year or $200 per paper out-of-town per year. 781 233 4446 Call now! Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 CLASSIFIEDS
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