Roger Landay

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Roger Landay, 91—April 8, 2026

Our community mourns the loss of Roger Landay, who passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026 at his home in Chestnut Hill.  He was 91 years old and had been in declining health for several months.  Roger was predeceased by his brothers, Charles and David, and his parents, Martin and Mildred (Slosberg) Landay.  He is survived by his beloved wife, Myrna (Katz); his devoted nieces and nephews Audrey Beitzel, Suzanne Robinson (Andy), Bruce (Nancy), William (Sue) Douglas and James (Denise) Landay; sister-in-law, Audrey Darby; and numerous grandnieces and grandnephews.

Roger was born September 24, 1934 in Boston.  He was raised in Brookline, graduating Brookline High School in 1952.  He was a proud member of the Colby College class of 1956, and always marveled at the remarkable young men and women with whom he graduated.  He was drafted into the US Army and was honored to serve in the medical corps in Germany.  After completing his military service, Roger joined the family business, Stride Rite.  The company grew rapidly throughout the 1950s. Over the next two decades, the Boston plant and factory grew seven-fold, a point of pride for Roger and his family.  Roger became an Officer of the company in 1963, focusing on critical tasks of maintenance and growth of the company’s warehouse, factory and executive offices.

Upon his retirement from Stride Rite, Roger and Myrna spent winters in Jupiter, Florida, where Roger cherished their friends and activities.

Roger and Myrna were an inseparable team over their 47 years of marriage, traveling throughout the world and dedicating their energies to improving their communities.   Roger was close to his extended family, including nephews, nieces and godchildren who will always remember their special times with him.  He introduced them to his hobbies, including classical music with evenings at Symphony Hall, scenic drives through New England and even outings to sample the famous beer selection at the Wursthaus in Harvard Square.

Roger was blessed with a dry wit, love of America and its history and embraced those he encountered with warmth and kindness.  His love of Myrna, in particular, was a driving force in his life, and they made one another laugh every day.  He loved single malt scotch and Brigham’s ice cream, and never turned down dessert.

A dedicated Colby alumnus, Roger enjoyed reunions and also was a strong supporter of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and many other charities.

Funeral services will be held at the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park on Sunday, April 12, at 10 am with shiva following at Pine Brook Country Club, 42 Newton Street, Weston from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Roger may be made to the Roger and Myrna K. Landay President’s Fund at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center by visitingwww.bidmc.org/giving or by check made payable to “Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center” with “Roger Landay” in the memo line.  Contributions can be mailed to:  Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Office of Philanthropy, 529 Main Street, 4th Floor, Charlestown, MA  02129.