Judah Rosen

DATELINE: CRANSTON

Rosen, Judah, 95, of Cedar Crest, died Saturday, July 30, 2016. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Backner) Rosen. Born in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late Isaac and Rose (Stampfer) Rosen, he had lived in Cranston since 1961, previously living in Providence. He was the president of Nesor Inc. for 30 years, retiring in 1983. Judah was a WWII Army Air Corps veteran, serving in the European Theatre.  He was a member and former Chaplain of Touro Fraternal Association, Redwood Lodge of the Masons and the Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of RI. Judah and his wife enjoyed travelling with the Cranston Senior Guild of which he was a past president. Devoted father of Craig Rosen and his wife, Sharon (Kirker), of Assonet, MA and Reid A. Rosen of NY. Dear brother of six predeceased siblings. Loving grandfather of Chad Rosen and his wife, Becky (Coutu), and Katie (Rosen) Glover and her husband, Jason. Cherished great grandfather of Samantha, Nathaniel, Zoë, Robert, and Maya. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Hope Hospice & Palliative Care, 1085 N. Main Street, Providence, RI 02904. Shiva will be private.

5 Comments

  1. Joanne Regan
    Jul 31, 2016

    Sharon, Craig and family I am so sorry for your loss. Loved seeing your dad “Uncle Joe” at Backner family gatherings. He always brought a smile to my face. He’s with his beloved Dot now, and can rest in peace.
    Joanne Regan

  2. Stephen and Deb Mitchell
    Aug 2, 2016

    Deb and I send our thoughts and condolences to the Rosen family. During my travels through the Grand Lodge of Freemasonry for Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, it was my honor and privilege to know Judah and to bathe in his sonorous and well-articulated voice during our Lodge meetings. In 1993, upon being elected Grand Master, I was delighted to bring Judah back to the Grand Lodge to serve as a Deputy Grand Chaplain. Over these many years, we were in communication with each other and maintained a close relationship. For that, I will always cherish and fondly remember those many conversations and quips he shared with me. Rip in Peace my brother and friend.

  3. Robert and Candace Yates
    Aug 2, 2016

    To the Rosen Family,
    When Judah spoke, especially in prayer, it was like the Great Architect of the Universe was speaking through him. We have great memories of our Masonic travels with Dorothy and Judah. He set high values of love of family and followed the true teachings of Masonry. We will miss his friendship and counsel , which was well appreciated and respected by us.

  4. Ellen Gourse
    Aug 2, 2016

    I was sorry to hear of the passing of Judah. I have many wonderful memories of Judah and Dotty at many Touro functions since 1979.

    Ellen Gourse

  5. Micah Ross
    Aug 4, 2016

    I was saddened to learn of Judah’s death. I enjoyed his service as Chaplain for Redwood Lodge. We often joked that Judah was the “voice of God”. He will be missed.

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