Rodney Alexander “Roe” Kerekes, Sr.
Rodney Alexander “Roe” Kerekes, Sr., 81, of Moundsville, W.Va. died on Sunday, January 13, 2019, in Wheeling Hospital.
He was born on September 2, 1937 in Primrose, PA son of the late John and Mamie Lugaila Kerekes.
Roe was a member of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus Council 1907, Moundsville and a retired operator of Conoco Company.
Roe was a graduate of the former Hickory High School Class of 1956. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and attending their sporting events and school activities. Roe also enjoyed hunting with his boys. He looked forward to watching the Steelers every Sunday with his grandsons.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in by his brothers, John Kerekes and Robert Kerekes; and sister, Patricia Rapacuk.
He is survived by his wife, Rachel Albertini Kerekes; sons, Rodney A. (Michael) Kerekes, Jr. of Egg Harbor Twp., N.J., Randall A. Kerekes of Moundsville, Ronald A. (Melissa) Kerekes of Moundsville, Richard A. (Sheila) Kerekes of Poca, W.Va.; grandchildren, Lauren Kerekes and Heather Kerekes of Poca, W.Va., Jacob Kerekes and Jared Kerekes of Moundsville and Kayla (Sean) Vannest of Moundsville; and several nieces and nephews.
There will be no visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at at 11 a.m. March 23, 2019 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.
Memorial contributions made be sent to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Memorial Fund at 912 Seventh Street, Moundsville, WV 26041.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com.