Rodney Rountree, of Stewartsville, New Jersey, passed away on April 26, 2026. Born on February 20, 1956, in New Brunswick, NJ, Rodney lived a life that was equal parts heart, humor, and an encyclopedi

Rodney Rountree, of Stewartsville, New Jersey, passed away on April 26, 2026. Born on February 20, 1956, in New Brunswick, NJ, Rodney lived a life that was equal parts heart, humor, and an encyclopedic knowledge of sports stats.If you knew Rodney, you knew two things: he never forgot a birthday, and he could turn any number into a sports reference. Need to remember a date? He had a player or a Mets moment to match it.A natural athlete, Rodney was a captain of Fairleigh Dickinson University’s first football team. That competitive spirit stayed with him throughout his life, whether he was on the golf course, at the bowling alley (where he once rolled a 298, an almost-perfect game), or joining in any game that involved a ball, a score, and a little good-natured ribbing.Rodney spent his career as a Corrections Officer for the State of New Jersey, a role that reflected his strength and steady presence. But if you ask anyone who knew him, what they’ll remember most isn’t what he did—it’s how he made people feel.Rodney made everyone feel like they truly mattered. He was caring in a way that didn’t need attention, generous in a way that felt effortless, and so genuinely nonjudgmental that being around him just felt easy.He loved food, travel, a good casino run, and of course games: watching them, playing them, talking about them. But more than anything, he loved his family—especially his sweetheart of over 50 years—and he was endlessly proud of his children. His world revolved around his people, including the many caregivers he grew to love over the years—especially the team at Fresenius Dialysis Center in Phillipsburg.He leaves behind his beloved wife, Colleen Rountree; his children, Cameron Rountree (Susie) and Cherron Rountree; his three grandsons, Rowan, Thad, and Clay; and his granddog, Shea; along with his father, Roy (Verna) Rountree; his brother, Roland (Veletta) Rountree; and his sister, Ronda (James) Rountree. And in true Rodney fashion, his circle extended well beyond blood—many knew Pastor Stephen Choi as his “adoptive son,” just one example of how he made family wherever he went.He now joins his mother, Rosalie Burns Davis; his stepfather, Joe Davis; his mother-in-law, Terry Caruso; his brother, Roy Rountree Jr.; and, perhaps fittingly, Roberto Clemente, his favorite baseball player—and is surely reunited with his beloved pets, especially Dori and Chalupa.In his honor, the family invites friends and loved ones to celebrate him the way he would have wanted—together, relaxed, and with the game on. On Sunday, May 3rd, a brief memorial will be held at 3:30 PM at The Architects Golf Club in Lopatcong, followed by the 4:00 PM New York Mets game. Come for the service, stay for first pitch, or stop by anytime —grab a drink, share a story, and help send him off the only way that feels right: surrounded by laughter, memories, and a room full of people he loved. Feel free to wear something representing your favorite team—though we have a feeling he’d appreciate a little extra Mets gear in the crowd.Because, at the end of the day, the best moments aren’t about the final score (he was the ultimate Mets fan after all) they’re about who you share the game with.The family kindly requests no flowers. In their place, the family would deeply appreciate handwritten notes or memories, which will be cherished—especially by Colleen.