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Roger Vincent Frisario,III, of Abington, passed away suddenly on March 15, 2026,
Roger was born and raised in the Juniata section of Philadelphia. Over the years he lived in different parts of the city he knew so well, including Grays Ferry, before most recently residing in Abington. No matter where life took him, Philadelphia was always his home
Roger was married to his high school sweetheart, Azure Rae Elentrio, from 1993 to 2002. They shared many years together and welcomed their son, Vincent Antonio Frisario, who he loved more than anything. Being his dad meant everything to him.
In 2006, he met Rashidah Anderson, and their relationship began the following year. They later married in 2019 and remained married until 2022. Together, they share their son, Aidan Michael Anderson-Riddell, who he loved just as deeply and was grateful to have in his life.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret Little and Roger James Frisario II; his sister, Susan Hartley (Frank).
He is survived by his beloved sons, Vincent Frisario and Aidan Anderson- Riddell; his sister, Mary-Lynne Frisario-Roberts (Thomas);his brothers, Ronald Hartley (Jennifer) and Gabriel Frisario (Denise); and his nieces and nephews, Emily, Angelina, Alex, Sarah, Logan, Cole, Olivia, Preston, Mycheal, Levi and Nathalie.
He is also survived by his cousins, Martin Smith, Jr. (Adrienne) and Philip Smith and their children, Landon, Cecilia, Juliana, Dean and Genevieve, as well as many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Relatives and friends may come to call on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at St. Gabriel's Church, 2917 Dickinson St., Philadelphia, PA 19146 and again on Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 9:30 to 10:45am in church. Mass will be celebrated at 11:00am. Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.