Saratoga Springs, NY – Roger P. Stanton, 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family members, on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016.

Born on Oct. 13, 1941 in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late Martin and Virginia Stanton. Roger was a graduate of Scotia High School. He earned his Undergraduate and Master's degrees in Metallurgical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Having completed ROTC training, Roger obtained his commission as an Army 2nd Lieutenant and served 2 years of active duty and 9 years of reserves. His final rank obtained was that of Major.

As a result of his extensive study in metallurgy, he was assigned to the research operations at the Franklin Arsenal in Philadelphia, PA. Roger continued his work as a civilian employee at the arsenal and was subsequently transferred to the Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey. He retired after almost 45 years of service.

Roger resided in East Stroudsburg, PA for almost 50 years. In 2014 he moved back to the capital region. He will always be remembered for his tremendous generosity to his family and others. Roger was an avid reader and nature enthusiast and had spent many hours hiking the Delaware Water Gap valley.

Survivors include his brother, Thomas (Joanne) Stanton of Saratoga Springs and 3 nephews, Michael (Tara Curley) Stanton of Niskayuna, NY, John Stanton of Ft. Edward, NY and Thomas (Lisa) Stanton of Hawthorne, NY. In addition, he leaves behind his great-nephew, Luke, also of Hawthorne.

There will be no public calling hours.

Relatives and friends may gather on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 for a 10am graveside service with military honors at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road, Schuylerville.

Memorial donations may be made in Roger's memory to the St. Peter's Hospital ALS Regional Center-Lewis Golub MDA/ALS Clinic, 19 Warehouse Row, Albany, NY 12205.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bssing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY (584-5373).

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.