Direk T. Rodgers, 53, of West Haven, entered eternal rest on February 5, 2019. He was born on June 8, 1965 in Newark, NJ to Rosalie Hill and the late Claude Fuller.
In addition to his mom, from a very young age; Direk was raised by his dad, Bennie Hill. Direk graduated from West Haven High School in 1983. He served in the Marine Corps before beginning his career in Connecticut as an Officer with the City of New Haven Police Department, where he retired as a Sergeant after 20+ years of service. After retirement, he obtained employment as a Security Officer for the U.S. District Court in Hartford.
In addition to his mom and dad, he leaves to cherish memories his beloved son, Direk Rodgers, Jr.; brothers, Jonathan Rodgers (Ann) and Vincent Fuller; sisters, Tiffany Cash and Erica and Claurise Fuller; and a host of family and friends that loved him dearly.
A celebration of Direk’s life and legacy will be held Monday, February 11, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY WE R SO SORRY TO HERE OF YOUR LOSS DERICK WAS A SPECIAL PERSON THAT WOULD ALWAYS LIGHT UP A ROOM WITH HIS INFECTIOUS LAUGH AND HIS SMILE. WE ARE GOING TO MISS THAT. OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS I WOULD ASK HIM HOW THINGS WERE GOING AND HE ALWAYS PUT A POSITIVE SPIN ON HIS ANSWER. HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. TIM & MARY CHESLOCK
He was a good friend through the years .I fixed many cars for him and had a lot of laughs.Rest in peace my friend.
My Deepest Condolences To The Family
Rest In Peace my dear cuz I do have a lot of memories when you came down south to visit. Love Always
Gone too soon is a man with a heart of gold and a spirit as bright as the sun. You’ve served your country well and your mission here has been completed. For all that you have been through, you somehow remembered to keep smiling and more importantly, you kept others smiling and laughing. I’ll remember all of the moments and times that made you -Direk. My condolences to all left behind to mourn your passing. May your family and friends glow with the healing of the Lord as they cherish fond memories of you. God bless you in His mansion, my brother. See you on the other side. Rest In Paradise.
I will miss you dearly. I will alway remember your smile and humor. I was saddened when I heard the news. Rest on and give a big hug to all the family you will see again. Love you Direk.
I am so sorry to hear the sad news. All my love and prayers are with you at this time. A parent isn’t supposed to bury a child. I wish I could tell you that the pain will go away but it won’t it just gets easier to bear
Rosa and Benny, I cannot know what it must feel like to lose your son, but what I do know is that God can give you a peace that surpasses all understanding; that will keep your heart and mind though Christ Jesus. Please be comforted in knowing that. God bless you all.
So sorry for your loss Ashley Hawley grandmother
Direk, I will miss you! We had great times on “C Squad” . You will be missed
To the Family of Derik Rodgers, Earth hath no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Do your best to be encouraged in this particular chapter of your lives, but embrace the memories of your Son, Father, Brother that no one can take away. #loveislove
Semper Fidelis my friend. Go with God.
TO THE FAMILY OF DIREK RODGERS, I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. DIREK WAS A GOOD NATURED PERSON, HE HAD A GREAT LAUGH.
DIREK WAS ALWAYS A BRIGHT LIGHT . A FRIENDLY PERSON ON AND OFF THE JOB.
REST IN PEACE SERGEANT RODGERS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO NEW HAVEN.
~ J.D. SMITH
I’m so sorry for you lost.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Quick with a laugh, quick with a joke.
Always felt safe working with Direk knowing that he had my back and the back of other Officers.
God speed Direk.
Direck was a good Brother , he will be missed
Our condolences to the family. Derek jr we will keep you in our prayers. Keep strong during this difficult time!
Rest in peace Direk you truly be miss. You are always been a talker, funny and very helpful person my brother, more no pain for you. Please say hi my dad much love
Rose and Bennie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God’s peace sustain you at this difficult time.
Pat Mason and family
Remembering the good times hanging out with friends, your sense of humor kept us laughing all night. You will be missed rest in peace my friend. Brandi
Direk was one of a kind full of joy and high spirits. It hurts me to the core to find out of your passing. I will forever cherished my memories of you. RIP my dear friend
I just want to say how times flyies I remember you as a little boy n even then you had big dreams you hit the home run cuz I know as time goes by our hearts will fill with laughter because you knew how to make people laugh your job here on earth is done but you will always be in our hearts n you touched so many your life was so full you made your family so proud I’m so thankful and blessed for the time we had I’m going to miss you but I know you are making them laugh up there Rest In Peace what a job well done
It, always, was a pleasure talking with Derrick. We would bus-it-up and laugh everytime we talked. But the most memorable part is knowing that he excepted JESUS CHRIST as his Lord and Savior!!! So we have the confidence and comfort of knowing that we will see him again. We’ll miss him dearly. Darryl and Tabatha Hopson