Roger C. Dean

Roger C. Dean, 76, of Cape Carteret, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020, at his home.

His memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by  Rev. Donald Thomas. Friends are welcome to attend the service. For those unable to attend, the family invites you to view the webcasting of the service through his obituary page on Munden Funeral Home’s website. In keeping with the CDC guidelines pertaining to the Coronavirus, those who are ill or at-risk (elderly, immune-compromised) are encouraged to stay home. Additionally, there will be a limit to the number of people in the building at one time, as well, those who attend will be asked to bring and wear a protective mask. Help us honor the family while practicing safe measures. Friends are also encouraged to leave words of comfort to the family through the website.

Roger was born on July 16, 1944, to the late Curtis and Emma Dean in Bay Shore, New York. He honorably served United States Army where he was an Aircraft Mechanic. He later started his own clamming business which developed into his Seafood Wholesale and Retail Company. He and his wife moved to North Carolina 6 years ago where they have enjoyed living on the Crystal Coast.

He is survived by his wife, Marion “Cookie” Dean of the home; daughters, Lori Knudsen and husband Michael of South Huntington, NY and Wendy Fogarty and husband Rob of Center Moriches, NY; sister, Jean Dejewski and husband Ronald of Connecticut; and grandchildren, Haley Fogarty, Tyler Fogarty, Amanda Knudsen, Oliva Knudsen and Lauren Knudsen.

Family will receive friends from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Munden Funeral Home. The same safety guidelines will apply.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Roger’s memory to the American Cancer Society at 930-B Wellness Dr., Greenville NC 27834.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory in Morehead City, NC.