Mr. Daniel J. Rogers Jr.

July 22, 1985 - January 24, 2015

Daniel “Danny” J. Rogers Jr. Loving Son, Brother, Grandson, Nephew, Cousin, and Friend LOWELL – Daniel “Danny” J. Rogers Jr. died unexpectedly at Lowell General Hospital on Jan. 24, 2015 with his family by his side. Danny was 29 years old. Danny was born in Lowell on July 22, 1985 to Donna (McCafferty) Rogers and Daniel J. Rogers Sr. He was educated in Lowell, having attended St. Margaret’s Elementary School, Lowell High School and the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Danny will be best remembered for his easy-going nature, love of family and passion for sports. Like his father and sisters, Danny earned multiple Varsity letters at Lowell High School. His abilities and leadership were recognized by being elected Captain of the 2003 Varsity Boys Basketball team. Danny’s enthusiasm for competitive sports continued into adulthood, as he was an ardent fan of New England and Boston teams, as well as University of North Carolina basketball. His devotion to UNC began at the age of 5 when he learned that NBA legend Michael Jordan played there in college. Since then, he regularly donned UNC attire and avidly followed his favorite team’s progress every season. He had been looking forward to seeing the Tar Heels play at Boston College next weekend. Danny enjoyed annual “Family Fest” vacations and spending summers in the Outer Banks, North Carolina, with family and close friends. He was employed by Adonna Imports and the Prelude Restaurant. In addition to his parents, Danny is survived by his sisters who adored him, Kathleen Anne (Rogers) Melendez and her husband, Jeffrey Melendez of Wake Forest, N.C.; and Kelley Anne Rogers and Kara Anne Rogers, both of Lowell. Danny was the grandson of Thomas (recently deceased) and Virginia Rogers of Lowell and Matthew Jr. and Marguerite (McCue) McCafferty of Chelmsford. He was the source of great pride for his aunts and uncles: Thomas and Jeanne Rogers of Waltham, Matthew III and Patricia (Galvin) McCafferty of Tyngsboro, Steven and Susan (McCafferty) Normandin of Chelmsford, Daniel and Pamela (Frediani) McCafferty of Chelmsford, and Dennis and Mary Janet (O’Connor) McCafferty of York, Maine. Throughout his short life, Danny appreciated the close friendship and support of his cousins: Kristen (McCafferty) Montplaisir, Matthew IV and Meghan McCafferty; Steven Jr., Christopher and Ashley Normandin; and John, James and Erin McCafferty. Danny was regularly surrounded by a group of long-time friends, who called themselves “The Highland Boys,” after the neighborhood where they shared many good times while growing up together. He cherished those relationships and could often be found golfing or playing 45’s card games with his “boys.” While family and friends are profoundly saddened by this heartbreaking loss, they will always treasure the memories of Danny’s warm smile, engaging wit and gentle demeanor. FUNERAL NOTICE ROGERS—In Lowell, January 24, 2015 at Lowell General Hospital, Daniel “Danny” J. Rogers, Jr., 29, of Lowell, beloved son of Daniel J. Sr. and Donna (McCafferty) Rogers. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL, on MONDAY, from 4 until 8 P.M. Mr. Rogers Funeral Mass will take place on TUESDAY MORNING at 10:30 AM at ST. MARGARET’S CHURCH, 374 Stevens St. Lowell. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 978-459-9222. www.faymccabe.com