Roger M. McNiel, Jr., of Haddam, died Tuesday July 26, 2022 at his home in Rockville.  He was born June 30, 1964 in Hartford, at Saint Francis Hospital, son of Tina (Parent) Pytlik and the late Roger M. McNiel, Sr.  Roger was a graduate of Haddam Killingworth High School Class of '83. He then went on to serve with the US Air Force. He was a skilled carpenter working primarily in Middlesex County.

Roger is survived by his mother, Tina and her husband Charles Pytlik of Haddam; daughters, Summer McNiel, Ivy McNiel, Leila Karst and grandson Mason of Haddam; brothers, David McNiel (Liz) of Clinton, Charles McNiel (Julia) of Kansas City; sisters, Jennifer Rourke (Tim) of Haddam and Veronica Thomen (Seth) of Higganum; and Grandmother Helen Pytlik of Higganum, as well as nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday August 3, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St. Middletown. Burial will follow at Tylerville Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday August 2, 2022 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home.

Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Veterans Affairs, 287 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.