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Robert "Bobby" Rodgers, of Elmwood Park, was killed on Dec. 20, when 67-year-old Angel Pacheco allegedly shot him following a confrontation at the intersection of Lakeview and Merselis avenues around 11:45 p.m., Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes said.
Rodgers' obituary on the Shook Funeral Home website shows he was a lifelong Clifton resident who worked as a truck driver for Caravan in Elizabeth for many years. He moved to Elmwood Park two years ago.
Survivors include his wife Betsy Serna; children Kaylin Rodgers, Mariah Velez, Mia Rodgers, Leah Rodgers, Liam Rodgers; grandchildren Sophia Rosario, Nevaeh Soto, Klaus Soto and Khai Soto; siblings Mary Kalthoff, Robin Rodgers, Lori Buckalew and her husband James, and the late Stephen Ur; and a host of relatives, friends, and loved ones.
In response to the tragedy, Betsy'’s cousin Fabian Romero launched a GoFundMe campaign to help support her and her children.
"We are trying to make this heartbreaking moment less of a burden so she can mourn the love of her life," the campaign reads.
As of Christmas, Wednesday, Dec. 25, the GoFundMe campaign had raised $13,100. Services have not yet been made public. Click here to donate.
Visitation will be Sunday, Dec. 29 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Shook Funeral Home. The service will be Monday, Dec. 30 at 11 a.m.
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