Roger had been a member of the National Guard. He married Phyllis Mason on November 9, 1957 and raised their three boys in Amherst. He retired from the Amherst School Department. Roger loved boating and fishing,he liked watching the birds and wildlife in his backyard. He loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Roger was predeceased by his wife Phyllis and by his parents. He is survived by three sons, Kevin Longto and Partner Joanne Chaffee of Corinth, VT.,
Keith Longto and wife Suzanne of Amherst and Karl Longto of Amherst, Six grandchildren Brian, Jacob, Brandy, Michael, Mary, and Matthew; and two great grandchildren
Evelyn and Finley.

Services will be held at Douglass Funeral Home 87 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA on Friday, January 17, 2025.

Calling hours are from 10am until 11:30am with burial following at South Cemetery in South Amherst.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Big Brother Big Sisters and Hospice.

Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com