Roger L. Levesque, 78, of Fall River, peacefully passed away on October 16, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital after a period of declining health.

He was the beloved husband of the late Cynthia A. (Desroches) Levesque for over 52 years.

Born in New Bedford on February 18, 1947, he was the son of the late Hervey L. and Alice M. (Roy) Levesque. Roger was a proud graduate of New Bedford High School and Southeastern Massachusetts Technological Institute. He lived in Assonet for almost 40 years before moving to Fall River.

He was formerly employed as a History teacher at New Bedford High School, as a General Manager at Fernandes and Super Place Supermarkets and later, was the General Manager at Olive Garden and Old County Buffet restaurants. He also operated Captain Sea J's in Somerset, MA prior to retirement. His hard work ethic and commitment were evident throughout his professional life.

Roger cherished moments spent with his family. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Roger was an avid Boston sports fan, particularly for his beloved Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and found joy attending their games and activities. He will be remembered by his children for his minute-by-minute planning of their 1992 Disney trip. Roger and his wife Cindy enjoyed weekend getaways together to Jackson and North Conway, NH. Later in life, Roger also enjoyed an occasional game of golf.

He will be deeply missed by his children, Christopher Levesque and his wife Julie, Matthew Levesque and his wife Liane, Jonathan Levesque and his wife Amy and Bethany Souto and her husband Stephen; 12 treasured grandchildren, Megan, Joshua & Tyler Levesque, Connor, Caleb, Cameron & Emma Levesque, Nathan, Ryan & Audrey Levesque, and Sarah & Benjamin Souto; 3 sisters-in-law, Janet Levesque, Claire Levesque and Renee Desroches; 3 brothers-in-law, Stephen Desroches (Gail), Randall Desroches (Jody), Gregory Desroches (Linda); and a step-brother-in-law, Ronald Perry (David); numerous nieces and nephews who he adored and countless family and friends. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his older brothers, Gerard Levesque and Paul Levesque.

The family would like to thank the nursing staff and hospice care team at St. Luke's Hospital for their care, compassion and support in his final days.

His visiting hours will be held on Thursday, October 23rd from 4-8 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 24th at 10 AM in St. Bernard's Church, 30 South Main St. Assonet. Please meet directly at church. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Roger to support cancer research and patient care at: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via jimmyfund.org/gift . For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.