Roger E. Pribush, 79, died Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. Born Aug. 14, 1940, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Roger grew up in Linden, New Jersey. He graduated from Linden High School in 1958.
While still in high school, he joined the U.S. Naval Reserve. He served from 1957 through 1963. During that time, Roger was on active duty on the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga CVA-60. He served as a Cold War sailor and was part of the submarine support group.
Upon completing his Naval service, Roger attended Seton Hall University, graduating with a B.S. Degree in Accounting. After graduation, he worked for Puder and Puder Accounting, auditing municipal accounts. He then worked as a finance officer for the City of Orange, and moved to Rahway, New Jersey, where he became finance officer, treasurer and tax collector. He obtained his certifications from the state as a certified municipal finance officer, and certified tax collector. Roger retired from the City of Asbury Park in 1996.
Roger was also an adjunct professor at Rutgers University, teaching municipal finance courses required by the state for certification.
Roger moved from Rahway to Williamsburg in September 2018. He loved the tranquility of the area he moved to and enjoyed visiting new places in the area.
He loved all things Disney. Scrooge McDuck was his favorite character. The family often visited Disney World. Roger also collected Disney ties and memorabilia. He loved the Outer Banks as well. The family took many trips to the Outer Banks, beginning in 1982, when areas of the Outer Banks were still undeveloped.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Karen Link Pribush; daughter, Staci; son, Andrew; as well as his beloved cairn terrier, Barney.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10, at Bucktrout Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 11, at St. Olaf Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to the Disabled American Veterans.
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