Roger M. Hedden, Jr.

St. Johnsville – Roger M. Hedden, Jr., 58, of the Town of St. Johnsville passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Little Falls Hospital.

 He was born on February 29, 1964, in Carthage, NY the son of the late Roger M. and Frances C. (Covell) Hedden, Sr. Roger was educated in Carthage, NY.

 His marriage to Shelli M. Perrigo took place on June 17, 2006, in Great Bend, NY.

 Roger was employed as a machine operator for Hale Manufacturing in Schuyler, NY.

 Survivors include his loving wife of 16 years, Shelli; sons and wives, Derek & Jessica Monroe, Justin & Brittany Hedden & Joshua Hedden; grandchildren, Kailee and Zoey Monroe, Amelia Hedden, and Logan Hedden; siblings, Carrie Hedden Sherrod and Catherine Hubbard. He is also survived by his stepdaughters, Brittany and Courtney Empey, with the following grandchildren Macie, Lane and Eli; several aunts, uncles and cousins including Robin Merritt, Kim Lewis, & Maxine Covell.

 He was pre-deceased by his siblings, Charles Ivan Hedden and Carol Ann Hedden.

 A celebration of Roger’s life will take place on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Hart and Bruce Funeral Home, 23445 County Route 14, Black River, NY 13638 from 2- 4 pm. A prayer service will follow at 4:00 pm. Dinner will follow at Jose O'Connors, in Carthage, NY for those that want to join. Arrangements are under the caring guidance of the Vincent A. Enea Funeral Service, (next to the Masonic Lodge), 20 Bridge St., St. Johnsville, NY.

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