In Memoriam
Remembering Jane Meyer Reilly
It is with great sadness that we share the loss of Jane Meyer Reilly. Jane Reilly (93) passed away on August 30, 2023 in Littleton, Colorado. In 1971, Jane and Ed Reilly (CRA's 2004 Lifetime Achievement winner) settled into their home of 47 years in Littleton, Colorado. Ed worked for Johns Manville for ...
NRCA Board Member John Embow Passes Away
It is with great sadness the National Roofing Contractors Association announces the passing of board member John Embow, president of Grove Roofing Services, Buffalo, New York, on August, 20, 2023. He was 51. After graduating from Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania, in 1994, Embow initially worked in the technology industry in the ...
Remembering John R. Embow
It is with great sadness that we share the loss of John R. Embow. John R. Embow passed August 20, 2023 at the age of 51. Beloved husband of Margaret "Peggy" McCarthy; devoted father of Evelyn "Evie" and Elliott Embow; dear brother of Alison (Chris Liang) Embow and Jeff (Abby) Embow; ...
Remembering Ken Starkey
It is with great sadness that we share the loss of Ken Starkey. Ken is survived by his immediate family: Sister, Lisa Guyer, Mother, Beverly Bryan, Father, Norman Lee Starkey and Step Mother, Mary Starkey, Ex-Spouse, Angela (Verdun) Brown, Children: Mike Starkey, Kristen (Starkey) and Cameron Minatel, Kyle and Haley (O’Neil) ...
Remembering Herb Shrode
It is with great sadness that we share the loss of Herb Shrode of Elite Roofing Supply. Herb Shrode (51) passed away unexpectedly on June 18, 2023. Herb had a profound impact on countless lives and was a respected figure in our community. Herb most recently worked at Elite Roofing Supply as ...
Remembering Greg Honey
It is with great sadness that we share the loss of Greg Honey of Beacon Sales. Gregory Binns Honey, 52, of Suffield, adoring husband of Elizabeth (Peabody) Honey passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Greg was born in Hartford on July 14, 1970, son of John and Betsy ...
Remembering Priscilla Alpert
It is with great sadness that we share the loss of Priscilla Alpert of Gilbert & Becker. Priscilla Beth Alpert, of Southborough, Massachusetts, on June 23, 2023 at the age of 76. Beloved wife of 55 years to Howard Alpert. Devoted mother to Alex Alpert. Dear mother-in-law to Carrie Alpert. ...
Remembering Kenneth Ranum
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Ranum. Kenny Ranum (80) passed away peacefully at home in Lakewood, Colorado on May 18, 2023. Kenny, “Big Dog, Wildman, Ken the Legend, Ranco,” was the owner of Ranco Roofing. Established in 1975 and successful for over 30 years. He ...
Remembering Todd Wright
It is with deepest sympathy we report the loss of the good friend of the roofing industry, Todd Wright. It is with deepest sympathy and condolences that Virginia Association of Roofing Professionals (VARP) announces the passing of Todd Wright of Ready Roofing Company - Williamsburg. Todd was a member of ...
Remembering Clayton Albert Trapp
It is with deepest sympathy we report the loss of a good friend and colleague in the roofing industry, Clayton "Clay" Trapp. Clay Trapp (42) passed away on February 20, 2023 in Golden, Colorado. Clay was a Sales Manager for Decra Roofing and a constant for many years at our annual ...
