Roger Cottrell Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Scotia- Roger Cottrell, 80 passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 28, 2020. A native of Scotia, NY, he was the eldest son of the late Robert “Bob” and Norma Cottrell, and a brother to the late Jonathan “Jon” Cottrell. He was a graduate of Scotia- Glenville High School and Cobleskill College. He was a member of the Zeta Alpha Phi Fraternity. Before his retirement, he delivered newspapers for the Union Star and after college graduation, he started as a milk tester through NYS Agriculture and Markets, and was employed at Albany Medical College as an Animal Lab Technician, as well as RPI. In life, he always wanted to be back on his uncle “Tuffy” (Harold) Cottrell’s farm on Fox Hollow Road. He loved the great family and friends gathering at the old homestead, backyard BBQ’s, swimming in the pool, bus trips to football and baseball games and riding his tractor lawnmower. In addition to his parents and brother, Roger was predeceased by his wife, JoAnn (Bromirski) Cottrell, whom he was married for 54 years; his beloved daughters, Rosemary “Rosie” Cottrell and Ruthie Ann Cottrell; brothers-in-law, Anthony “Ski” (Rita) Bromirski, Edward (Harriett) Bromirski and John “Mick” (Martha) Bromirski and nephew, Stephen Bromirski. He is survived by his dedicated, lovingly, out-spoken travel partner and daughter, Christine (Chrissy) and son-in-law Mark Tommasone of Amsterdam and grandson, Curtis Tommasone of Hockley, TX. Roger is also survived by two brothers, Donald (Mary-Jo) Cottrell of Pleasant Valley, NY, Lawrence “Larry” (Cheryl) Cottrell of Niskayuna and two sisters-in-law, Carolyn “Kay” Cottrell of Morrisville, PA and Rita Bromirski of Hoosick Falls, NY, 21 nieces and nephews, great-nieces, great- nephews and several cousins, including Bonnie (Wilson) (Jim) DeVine, Hoosick Falls, NY and Robert “Robbie” (Peggy) Cottrell of Petersburgh, NY. Roger was a participant in the Anatomical Gift Program at Albany Medical College. A Celebration of life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 12 pm at The White Funeral Home, 264 N. Ballston Avenue, Scotia. Family and friends may call from 10 am until the time of services on Saturday. Burial will take place privately and at the convenience of the family.

Roger Cottrell

August 27, 1940 - December 28, 2020

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