Rodger J. Kelly

RODGER J. KELLY, 79, of Little Falls died Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Born in Jersey City to James and Katherine (nee Heslin) Kelly, he resided in Hoboken for twenty years before moving to Morristown for twelve years and settling in Little Falls twelve years ago. Rodger enjoyed art and photography.

He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Management in 1973 from Fairleigh Dickinson University and was a self-employed Sales Account Executive in the food industry. Rodger was a veteran of the US Army serving from March 1966- March 1968.

Rodger is survived by his husband, Lewis M. Kaplan, his brother, Bruce Kelly of Englewood and his nephew, Brad Jude Kelly of Highland Lakes, NJ.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Thursday, November13, 2025 from 11AM-1PM at Bizub-Parker Funeral Home, 47 Main Street, Little Falls with Funeral Military Honors at 12:45 pm.

Those wishing to express their sympathies may consider a contribution to Human Rights Campaign, 1640 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036-3278 (www.hrc.org/donate)