In Memoriam
In Memoriam - Richard Rampy Birkman
Richard Rampy Birkman Aug. 6, 1957 - May 14, 2020 Richard Rampy Birkman was born on Aug. 6, 1957 in Lubbock, Texas to Edgar Samuel Birkman and Donna Mizell Rampy Birkman. He went to Heaven on May 14, 2020, holding the hand of his wife and daughter ...
In Memorium: Dan Zahtila
Dan Zahtila (60) passed away peacefully on May 11 after a graceful, life ending battle with cancer. He was the Colorado Roofing Association Lifetime Achievement honoree in 2020 and served as CRA’s President from 2012-2013. Dan joined the CRA Board in 2008; first as a director and then ...
Roofing Industry Loses Longtime Sales Executive Tom Rock After Nearly 50 Years of Service
With an extensive career at both TAMKO and GAF, Tom Rock was a transformative figure in roofing manufacturing, sales strategy and customer relationships With nearly 50 years in the roofing industry, Tom Rock was a highly respected salesman and corporate leader who spent his career at the manufacturing giants of both ...
In Memoriam: Craig Riley, Former President of the RCAW Board and Industry Leader
It is with great sadness that we share the information on the passing of Craig Riley, former President of the Board of the Roofing Contractors Association of Washington and industry leader. Craig worked in the roofing industry in the Seattle area for many years. Craig was hired to ...
John A. Mayo, FRSA Honorary Member, 85, Passed Away
John A. Mayo, FRSA Honorary Member, 85, passed away on January 21, 2020 after a long battle with a condition called Inclusion Body Myositis. In all the years of his battle, he always had a sense of humor and never complained. He was born in Astoria, New York on December 20, ...
James “Jim” Straw passed away on January 18, 2020.
He worked as Project Manager for Manson Roofing since 2002 and was involved in the roofing industry for over 45 years. He is survived by his wife Lina Straw, three sons, one daughter, two stepdaughters, fifteen grandchildren and other family and friends. The funeral service was be held on Saturday, January ...
Longtime NRCA Member Passes Away
Samuel T. Piper, former president of NRCA member J.A. Piper Roofing Co. Inc., Greenville, S.C., passed away Jan. 8. He was 96. Piper was a 1944 Citadel graduate and proud veteran that served as a member of the U.S. Army during WWII. Piper served as president of J.A. Piper Roofing Co. ...
Remembering Robert White
By Vincent Salzo, Patch. Information via Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home He founded RH White Roofing, where he employed many roofers who went on to start their own businesses. Robert White, 79, of Hamden, peacefully passed away at CT hospice on October 3rd after a brief illness. He was born in ...
In Memoriam: Rob McReynolds
A message from the Colorado Roofing Association. Rob McReynolds (60) had a passion for life that gave him the strength to overcome many challenges, run a successful roofing business and live a rewarding life all the way to the end. He passed away peacefully on Sept 17 after a graceful, life ...
Passing of Les Gory
Les Gory passed with his family in his home on Monday, September 30th. He was 75. He was a loving husband to his wife of 53 years, Dallas, and together they raised three sons. The love of his family was the foundation of his being. Les began his career in roofing as ...
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