Newport, RI – Margaret W. (Moitoza) Rogers, 91, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Heatherwood Nursing & Subacute Center in Newport.

She was the wife of the late Joseph Rogers.

Margaret was a former Manager with Verizon before retiring.

She is survived by two brothers, Joseph and Thomas Moitoza, both of Portsmouth, RI.

Burial was private.

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