Roger F. Cocivera, 87, whose 68-year career in the linen, uniform and facility services industry began with a job washing trucks for Penn Linen in 1951 and included the co-leadership of that company as well as service as president of TRSA, passed away early on Aug. 6, due to an illness.

“We are saddened by the loss of our colleague and friend, Roger Cocivera,” said TRSA President and CEO Joseph Ricci, who succeeded Cocivera in March 2010. “Few gave more or did more for the good of the industry, or for the organizations for which they worked, than Roger. After ...