Roger W. Kirton

Roger William Kirton, born January 18, 1945Y-assed away November 16, 2014 ..A lifelong resident of Elmira,NY. Roger was predeceased by his parents, Gordon H. Kirton and Mildred A. Kirton Saltus and great nephew, WilliamHenry Warrick.He is survived bybrothers, Gary Kirton (Sue), Jim Kirton (Nancy); sisters, Jan Porter (Jim), Kristine,Grosso;; nieces and nephews, Jeanine Pautz, Susie Kirton, William Warrick, Michael Warrick, Jessica McCann, Brett Kirton, Margaret Elizabeth Kirton, Ashley Kirton, Amanda Kirton, Joanna Grosso, Jaclyn Grosso . Roger worked at Thatcher Glass/Anchor Glass and retired after 39.5 years. Roger was a great lover of life. He enjoyed all sports especially baseball, Go Mets and was a big fan of the Kentucky Derby. A traveler by nature, he often went on trips and frequented the Adirondacks many times, Blue Mountain lake being a favorite. He was always up for a card game or a quick trip to the casino. Roger never met a person he didn't like. He always saw the best in everyone and never had a harsh word to say. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY on Friday November 21, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with Funeral Service there Saturday at 2:00 PM, Lay Pastor John Knapp will officiate, followed by Graveside Service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY