Richard A. “Dickie” Rose- 84, of Derry, NH, formerly of North Reading, Naples, ME and Medford, MA died July 11, 2021.
He was born on October 26, 1936, and was the youngest of four children of the late Manuel and Jesse (Alfama) Rose.
Dick graduated from Medford High School and went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from Fitchburg State College.
For 30 years, he worked for Greater Lowell Regional Vocational High School as a carpentry teacher. He also served a total of 25 years in the Air Force, Army, and Navy Reserves.
Some of Dickie’s favorite things were traveling in his motor-home exploring the country, golfing, boating, and enjoying summers in Maine and warm winters in Florida. After retiring, he took on a summer part-time job at Sebago Lake Campground where he was able to do his favorite thing, socializing and meeting new people.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Martha M. (Pustizzi), daughters, Karen and April Rose and sisters, Mary Hutchins, Dolores Taylor, and brother Manuel Rose.
He is survived by wife Margaret (Callahan) Rose, his children, Joanne M. Rose of Winslow, ME, Linda Rose-French and her husband Dennis French of Derry, NH, Richie Rose and his wife Barbara of Townsend, MA, his stepchildren, Mark and wife Chris Vallante, Lori Vallante and Jodi Vallante, 11 grandchildren, Dennis French, Joanna French, Christopher Caron, Spencer Caron, Jacob and Noah Rose, George, Erica and Lucas Notini, Amanda and Emily Vallante and 2 great grandchildren, Natalie and Atticus. He is also survived by several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading, on Thursday, July 15, from 4:00-8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter St., North Reading, on Monday, July 26, at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Greater Lowell Technical High School Memorial Scholarship Program, 250 Pawtucket Blvd., Tyngsborough, MA 01879. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
He is now resting in peace
To Peggy and the Rose Family,
Pearl and I are saddened by the news of Dick’s passing as a wonderful man has been called home to God. We met him many years ago when we were in the Navy together and learned so much from him. He was blessed to have 2 wonderful soulmates in his life, Martha and Peggy and with them, raised a “blended” family that produced great and loving children. He truly was a gentleman…but more importantly…he was a gentle man…who fiercely loved his family and his friends.
The last few years slowly took him away from us…but his warm smile never left him. We ask Almighty God to bestow His Choicest Blessings upon the Rose Family…not only in this time of loss…but always.
With Love and Prayers,
Dick and Pearl
Rest In Peace my friend and family left behind God bless and be safe❤️
Our sincerest condolences from the Aluigi family of Walpole.
Rest In Peace!!
Peggy and the entire Rose Family:
I was so sorry to hear of Dicks passing. I was fortunate to have known him, and have such great memories of him through the years. He was a forever friend to my husband, Don. Please accept my sincere condolence in this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Regina Vigorito