Obituary of Roger G. Portman

North Plainfield: Mr. Roger G. Portman, 58, died suddenly on Thursday, December 28, 2006 at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center in Plainfield. Born and raised in Elizabeth, graduating in 1967 from Jefferson High School, he lived in Linden before moving to North Plainfield 3 years ago. Mr. Portman was a driver for Associated Auto Parts in Linden for over 15 years. He enjoyed watching baseball, hockey and football. Surviving are two sisters, Joan Gallagher and Carolyn Portman, both of North Plainfield, two nieces and two nephews, Lisa Smith, Frances, Richard and Glenn Gallagher and four great nieces, Tara, Kelly, Lisa and Mary. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 10 am at the Higgins Home for Funerals, 461 Somerset St., No. Plainfield followed by interment at Rosehill Cemetery in Linden. Visitation Friday from 7-9 pm only.