Condolences to the family of Jean Taylor (Porterfield) Kamerman who died on November 30.
Jean is survived by her husband Elliot; daughters, Rachel Anne and Rebecca Brody; son-in-law, David Knight; granddaughters, Merit and Ziva; her older sisters, Mary and Sarah Porterfield; brother-in-law, Arthur Shippee; sister-in-law, Laura Kamerman-Katz; and brother-in-law, Nathan Kamerman.
Condolences to the family of Dr. Bruce Daniel Rogers who died on September 19 at the age of 78. He was born to the late Arthur and Ruth Rogers in New York City in the Bronx. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Norma Rogers, his son Alex Rogers, daughter-in-law Alexis Rogers, and his three grandchildren, Isabelle, Charlotte and Theodore.
A graduate of the Bronx High School of Science, Bruce received his bachelors and masters degrees from SUNY Binghamton and his PhD in public policy from Indiana University where he met his wife Norma at Hillel. They moved to Nashville where he spent 40 years at Tennessee State University as a professor teaching doctoral students in the Department of Public Policy and retired as the dean of the Department of Public Policy, Urban Affairs and Social Work. His colleagues from other departments at the university also sought his leadership. At their behest, he served at various points as the chairman of the Faculty Senate as well as the Appointments, Promotions, and Tenure Committee.
Bruce was a devoted member of the Nashville Jewish community serving for many years on the board of the Jewish Community Center, ultimately leaving its board after serving as its chair.
Following retirement, he and Norma moved to Delray Beach, Fla., where he was an active member of the Valencia Palms community regularly playing both tennis and canasta with his friends. He was a frequent visitor to Ocean Reef in Key Largo to see Alex, Alexis, and his grandchildren. He also loved travel, especially cruises with his grandchildren and seeing the world with Norma and friends.
Bruce was dearly loved by those who knew him and will be missed by his family, friends, tennis partners, and local community.
Bruce was a strong supporter of Pap Corps of Valencia Palms. Contribution on his behalf can be sent to Valencia Palms Pap Corps, 6750 Summerland Blvd., Delray Beach, FL 33446
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