Age 92 of New Lenox, Illinois, formerly of Wilmington, Illinois, died Thursday, December 18, 2025 at his home in New Lenox.

Born October 11, 1933 in Joliet, Illinois, Roger Donald was a son of Roger, Sr. and Mildred (Mangine) Cirrencione. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Township High School with the Class of 1951. Roger continued on to serve in the United States Navy, and on November 16, 1956 he married Enola Josephine Puhl in Lockport, Illinois.

He was a Teamster with Local Union 179 for many years, taking part in the construction of the Braidwood Nuclear Power Generation Station, and continued to work there for some time. Roger was also a member of the U.S. Harness Association, training and boarding horses on his farm in rural Wilmington. He loved being outside on his property or going for walks. Roger was an avid Chicago Bears fan and enjoyed sitting down for a good crossword puzzle. He and his wife loved spending time in Florida where he could enjoy the warm weather and avoid the snow. Roger was a kind man who always had a catch phrase ready for any occasion, and will be remembered as the best husband, dad, and grandpa anyone could ask for.

Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Enola Jo Cirrencione; two sons: Thomas (Robin) Cirrencione of Diamond, IL and Terry (Cheri) Cirrencione of New Lenox; six grandchildren: Danielle (Joe) Brown, Thomas Cirrencione II, Matthew Cirrencione, Dr. Terry Cirrencione II, Tyler (Dr. Angelina) Cirrencione, and Nicole Cirrencione (fiancé: Justin Shie); nine great grandchildren: Breanne (Marc) Osmanson, Caitlyn Brown, Taylor Cirrencione, Alyssa Cirrencione, Enola Cirrencione, Kyle Cirrencione, Tony Cirrencione, Oliver Cirrencione, and Arianna Cirrencione; one great-great granddaughter: Lainey Osmanson; one brother, Ronald Cruz, and two sisters-in-law: Diana Puhl and Starla Puhl; and several nieces and nephews, including Kerry (Tim) Boyle and Carol Nelson.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters: Charlotte Cirrencione-Powers, Betty Jean Cirrencione, Sharon Cirrencione Larson, Ronald Cirrencione, and Kenneth Cirrencione; and his brothers and sister-in-law: Wesley Puhl, Leslie Puhl, and Carol (Lester) Nelson.

Per Roger's wishes, cremation rites are being accorded and a private family service will be held.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Lightways Hospice for the dedication they showed Roger in his final days, with special mention to his wonderful caretakers, Natalie and Colleen.

Family and friends are encouraged to log onto www.BaskervilleFuneral.com to sign the guestbook, upload photographs, and share Roger’s memorial page online through social media.

Cremation services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington. (815-476-2181)