David Alan Roden

1956-2024
Springfield - David A. Roden, age 68, passed away peacefully with his wife and son by his side May 26, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born February 6, 1956 to the late Jack and Annette Roden. He was a graduate of Longmeadow High School and Holyoke Community College. He worked in the family store, Work N’ Play, that his grandfather and father started, for many years. He loved a good game of Gin, was an avid reader never without a book, and the challenge of the Sunday crossword puzzles. He loved talking to everyone, anyone and made many a friend from total strangers. David is survived by his wife of 45 years Peggy (March) Roden, son Brian, sisters Barbara and Lisa, nieces, nephews and extended March family. A funeral home service will be held Sunday June 2nd at 11:00 AM at the Ascher-Zimmerman Funeral Home at 44 Sumner Ave Springfield with burial at City of Homes Cemetery. Memorial contributions in David’s name may be made to City of Homes Scholarship, c/o Allen Mackler, 73 East Drumlin Rd Springfield 01108. For further information or directions, please visit ascherzimmerman.com.