William J. Rodgers passed away on July 19, 2019. Born February 27, 1967 he was the son of the late Marie and Calvin Rogers. William was a graduate of Fashion Institute of Technology and worked in the Fashion Industry for many years in New York City. He was a man of many talents. William loved spending time with family and his many friends working on his home in Spencertown and gardening He was the loving brother of Karen (Carey) Akron, Calvin (Diane) Rodgers and the late Richard Rodgers Survived by nephews Alan M. Snyder, Timothy and Nikki Snyder and Niece Stacey and Pete Cepeda and many great nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Thursday at the French, Gifford, Preiter & Blasl Funeral Home, Chatham, from 2 to 4pm