Rogelio  Gerena

Rogelio Gerena

Rogelio Gerena, aka Papo, died peacefully on January 19, 2025.
 
He was a beloved husband to Mildred Gerena. A devoted father to Armando, Yvette, Nicole and Roger. The best and most loving grandfather to Ziannie, Christian, Ziarra, Jaelynn, Ricardo, Zoey, Zyellie and Zalaya.
 
Papo was born in Naguabo, Puerto Rico on February 20,1950.
He attended North Catholic  High School and was drafted to the United States Army where he served in Vietnam for two years as military police.
He was a proud retiree of the United States Mint after 36 years.
 
Papo truly enjoyed life to the fullest. He enjoyed music, dancing, and enjoyed playing and being silly with his grandchildren whenever he could.
 
Rogelio Gerena (Papo) was our sunshine and will truly be missed by all.
 
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing 10:00 to 11:00am Friday, Janary 24, 2025 followed by his 11:00 service at John F. Fluehr and Sons Funeral Home, 3301 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19149. Interment will take place at Greenmount Cemetery after the service.


John F. Fluehr & Sons, Inc.

Funeral Home Serving Families Since 1898

3301 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia PA 19149

215-624-5150
215-624-3302

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