Roy K. Lotzar
Roy K. Lotzar, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2023.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary Jane (Harrington) Lotzar, parents Ray and Agnes Lotzar and brother George Lotzar.
Survived by his children Roy (Nancy) Lotzar Jr., Kelly (Larry) Kaczor, Christine (Louis, deceased) DiMartino, grandchildren Andrea (Matt) Rockefeller, Ryan Lotzar, Mike (Paulina) Malinowski, Tyler Kaczor, Cortney Kaczor, Megan (David) Phillips, Amanda (Dan) Frisch and 11 great grandchildren.
Roy was born in Rochester, NY on May 3, 1934. He was a graduate of Aquinas Institute Class of 1952. After graduating from Aquinas, Roy served one tour of duty in the US Army. Upon returning to Rochester Roy was employed by Bausch & Lomb, rising to the position of Product Manager of the Grating Laboratory. He retired after 40 years at the Grating Lab.
Roy loved fishing at his camp in the Thousand Islands as well as golfing and cruising with his wife and many friends. In retirement, he enjoyed wintering in Satellite Beach, Florida.
The family would like to thank the staff at The Friendly Home for their wonderful care and compassion over the last two years.
Roy was dearly loved and will be missed by all.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Staff Appreciation Fund at The Friendly Home, 3156 East Ave. Rochester, NY 14618, in his memory.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 1st at 9:00 am at the Church of the Assumption, 20 East Ave, Fairport, NY 14450. Private internment will be held at a later date.
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18 responses to “Lotzar, Roy K.”
Kelly, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I remember meeting him and he was such a sweet man. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Roy Jr, Christine, Kelly and Family;
Mary and I extend our deepest sympathy to you all.
May his memory live on through his family and friends and may your Dad’s peaceful presence always be in your hearts.
He will be sorely missed. We love knowing them both. It is very difficult to lose such great friends. RSVP
Christine and Kelly,
Sorry for your loss and also happy for you that you were able to spend a lot of time with him in his final days. Wish I could be there for you and family right now, but I am there in spirit.
Roy was Dorothy’s 1st cousin. They did not know that the other existed until a chance of meeting in Florida. Once discovered, it was an intense and warm relationship that kept us engaged with each. other. Roy and Mary Jane were truly the greatest. I know that when Mary Jane died, Roy continued to “pray” to Mary Jane. I think that we can do that with Roy.
Correction from my earlier comment, Dorothy was Roy’s cousin 3 times removed. In the contacts with each other, they both reflected that mail contact had existed by their respective parents.
We are sorry to hear of Roy’s passing. Our prayers, to Roy Jr, Christine, Kelly and the emtire Family.
My condolences to the entire Lotzar family. Your parents were lovely people and I enjoyed meeting them both. They were very special family/friends to my parents Fred and Dorothy. Over the years we heard many stories that involved golf, shopping, lunches, and dinners in Florida. Realizing that Roy and Dorothy were 3rd cousins meant the world to my mother, it was the first cousin she knew on her fathers side. She had never meet anyone with the same last name. I can not express enough how important both your parents were to my parents and how they are grieving with you. It was fascinating to see the family resemblance in both Dorothy and Roy’s hands, they were identical!
Our deepest sympathies, prayers and love to your family.
Our deepest sympathies, prayers and love to your family.
Saddened to hear about the loss of one of one of my longtime Aquinas classmates and the father of one of our son’s favorite golf buddies and Father in law to my son in law ‘s deceased cousin.. We so miss seeing Mary Jane’s and Roy’s contagious smiles at Church of the Assumption Mass.Now everyone in Heaven can do so ..
Dear Roy, Nancy and the entire Lotzar family,
I’m sorry for your loss and know you are blessed to have the memories and time you had with Roy Sr. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy to Roy, Kelly, Christine and families on the loss of your Dad. I worked with your Mom at the Fairport District Office, and enjoyed a wonderful friendship with her. May your Dad and Mom now be reunited in Heaven, and smiling down upon all of you.
Most sincerely sent, Sharon Daniel
I am sorry for your loss
Roy was one of the first people we met when we started spending our summers in Clayton. We remember his kind smile, sparkling eyes and jovial spirit. Our condolences to his family at his passing. He will be remembered and missed by many.
I didn’t know Roy, Sr. personally, but I’m Tom Roessel’s sister-in-law, and I know that Tom had such high regard for him that he served as a father-figure to Tom for many years. I’m glad that Tom got the chance to personally say good-bye to him recently. My sympathies to the family for the loss of a good man.
God Bless our Aquinas Brother.
There are only a few of us old timers from Birch Haven left in the park. Mary Jane and Roy were the fist ones I couldn’t wait to see when the season opened. They made you feel so welcome and loved whenever I saw them. Big smiles and hugs everytime. Seeing them come back from fishing in their red Lund, and that welcomimg whoever made it up those stairs at dock one. I will miss you Roy as I have Mary Jane for many years now.