Janet Rogers

Janet Rogers passed away on August 19, 2022, at Englewood Hospital in Englewood, NJ. She was not only a loving mother, a loving sister, a loyal friend, but an icon. Janet was born in Trinidad and Tobago, to Hermina Jack and George Lynch. She was one of the first of nine children to come to the United States at the age of 18. She then went on to meet David Sr. at the age of 19 and welcomed David Jr. at 21. Before working in education, she was pursuing a career in the fashion industry. In 1984 she purchased Sesame Sprout School, while attending Manhattan Community College at nights. Following this Janet went to the New York Institute of Technology. She then went on to marry Alex and welcomed her daughter Mariah in 1999. For the past 38 years and counting, she led the first community-based early childhood program with an approval from the New York State Education Department. Janet was undeniably dedicated to providing services for school age children. She has impacted the community at large as well as generations of children and their families. Every day she truly embodied her vision for all Sesame Sprout Preschoolers with a focus on “Opening Young Minds to a World of Learning”. Janet was known for her carefree attitude, overwhelming kindness, and love and appreciation for life. She had an incredible sense of style and loved fashion and art. Janet was known for her infectious laughter and positive energy, she could truly light up a room. Not to mention she was the life of the party. Most importantly, Janet was famously known for busting people’s chops and telling people like it is. Her vivacious personality will be missed and cherished. Together we mourn the death of our beloved mother, sister, aunt, colleague, fearless leader, and friend. Janet is survived by loving children: her son David, her daughter Mariah; sisters Valerie, Bernadette, and Debbie; brothers, Eric, Benedict, Bernard, and Anthony; nephews Kevin, Deshawn, Zavier, Kyle; also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation at the Barrett Leber Funeral Home, 148 Dean Dr., Tenafly, NJ on Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 4-8 PM. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, August 26, 2022 at 12 PM. Cremation Private. To access the ZOOM for Thursday prayer service and words of remembrance here is the link: Mariah Viman is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: My Meeting Time: Aug 24, 2022 04:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us05web.zoom.us/j/84577932724?pwd=ODZTNC9WRndzbGV0Y0pQcDlSdUUwUT09 Meeting ID: 845 7793 2724 Passcode: PA2YfE One tap mobile +13092053325,,84577932724#,,,,*656365# US +13126266799,,84577932724#,,,,*656365# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 386 347 5053 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 845 7793 2724 Passcode: 656365 Find your local number: https://us05web.zoom.us/u/lcIfzQlcdg