Age 64, unexpectedly and peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, of Peters Township.
Beloved husband of 35 years to Donna M. (Pacey); proud father of Joshua E. (Jessica) Graf; son of the late Edward F. and Sara C. Graf of Whitehall; son-in-law of the late Edward C. and Ethel M. Pacey; cherished brother of Sharon (Craig) Snyder and Gary (Laura) Graf; brother-in-law of Tim (Mary) Pacey; will be missed by his dear niece Elanor (Eric) Berdes. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, coworkers and many friends.
Roger was the founder and President of Alarmax Distributors, Inc for 32 years. He grew the company from a single location and a handful of employees to 26 locations and over 100 employees nationwide. This growth was a testament to his visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to excellence and integrity. Roger was committed to his employees who he regarded as an extended family.
Outside of the office, he loved sport cars, elegant watches, fancy pens, and a cold very-dirty martini. He enjoyed spending time dining out and golfing with friends, going to jazz concerts, attending Pens games, taking guests for a ride on the pontoon boat at his second home in Deep Creek, and ending the day savoring a fine cigar.
Roger was also a man of faith, attending First Lutheran Church for over 40 years. His faith was a source of strength and solace throughout his life. It was an integral part of his identity, making him an example of love and compassion to all who knew him.
He will forever be remembered as a devoted husband, a proud father, and a generous friend.
Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Thursday and Friday, September 21 and 22, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in First English Evangelical Lutheran Church, 615 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Everyone please meet at church. Interment will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Pennies from Heaven (penniesfromheavenpittsburgh.org) or Foundation Fighting Blindness(FightingBlindness.org)
