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Edwin ROSENBERGER Obituary
Born in Philadelphia June 6, 1939, he made his home on the Peninsula since 1978. Ed retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1979 as a Senior Master Sergeant after 22 years of service. He served in Southeast Asia in support of the Vietnam War and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. He later retired from the Yorktown Oil Refinery after 20 years of service.
"Eddie" is survived by his wife, Patricia of 49 years; son, Mark Rosenberger of Newport News; daughter, Lynne Terry and her husband, Greg of Newport News; grandchildren, Andrew Rosenberger and Sarah Terry; his brother, Joe; and sisters, Maryann, Delores, Dorothy, and Ann along with numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 2010, at Weymouth Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, June 4, 2010, at the Weymouth Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park with Full Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society, 11835 Canon Blvd., Suite 233, Norfolk, VA 23606.
Arrangements by Weymouth Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edwin ROSENBERGER
June 7, 2010
Pat and Family, I wish to send my condolences to you all. I was out of town when Ed died. If there is anything
I can do for you please let me know. Ed was there for me when Joe died. I am so sorry you have to go thru this. May God Bless and kept you all.
An Old friend Sue Durham
Darcy Terry
June 7, 2010
To say that I was saddened by the news of Ed's passing in no way conveys the deepness of the hurt my heart feels. Drifting back over the times when our paths crossed - those short family functions or other encounters - the cordiality that came so easily - the best wishes and happy greetings and jokes - the jolliness of just being around him - his generosity and geniality - all of these make me smile when I revisit those times in my mind - that I will see him no more conversely makes me incredibly sad.
It makes one wonder why such genuine souls have to leave us so soon but then I consider that the LORD needs genuine souls for something greater perhaps.
I'll miss you, Ed - thank you for your kind and special treatment of everyone you crossed paths with - and for the special kindness you showed me - it was just your way - I'm proud to have known you.
Thank you for your service to this country in difficult times - for your honesty and bravery and selflessness.
June 6, 2010
Its so hard to put into words and feelings,feelings of love for my beloved Sister and Eddie my much loved brother in Law and great friend you leave a big hole in our lives ,reading what others have said sums Eddie up.He was devoted to Pat and his family they were his life his world his happiness and I will always miss him ,We have enclosed these words that we find beautiful,
Don't stand on my grave and weep
I'm not there I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain
When you awaken in the morning hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there I did not die
Mary Ann Mogell
June 6, 2010
I will miss you my dear brother.
Alan & Doris
June 5, 2010
It’s seldom that you meet someone in life who has a heart and a personality as big as the person; well Ed was one of those people!
He somehow had a smile in his voice when he answered the phone, and you could see that beaming face as we spoke, always with a happy and positive outlook on life he never failed to make me laugh.
You will be greatly missed Ed, our days are emptier now you are gone, and there is a dark corner in my heart which you used to light up, but hey Buddy we will get together again, this is just a short interlude in our friendship.
June 4, 2010
In memory of a good and loving friend.Eddy always caring and thoughtful.He had a saying."don't worry,be happy".This was Eddy.A wonderful sense of humour.We both loved him and will miss him always. Ann and Steve
jason reynolds
June 3, 2010
the shock of loosing eddie has hit us all and he will be VERY greatly missed, wish i had come over to see you all but still one day i will but will miss eddie not being there, my excellant uncle i loved seeing you when you was here, my heart and strength goes to you auntie pat and every one whos is in mourning for my giant of an uncle.
love you and miss you already xx
Jill Blair (Longo)
June 3, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Dorothy Longo
June 2, 2010
My Dear Brother Eddie, I miss you already.Though distant kept us from seeing each other as often as we would of liked,you never forgot to call or send a card for every birthday and christmas and gobble gobble day. I will love you forever and I will miss you calling me lovey.You were and will always be my big brother. Sleep well until we all meet again
All My Love
Dorthy
Iola White
June 2, 2010
To the Rosenberger Family,
I am a former co-worker of "Rosie" as he was known at the Amoco Yorktown refinery. I enjoyed working with him and he could always be depended on when he was needed. My prayers and condolences to you.
Iola White
Hampton, Virginia
JOE & NORRIE THOMPSON
May 31, 2010
Saturday evening, Norrie and I lost a very special friend. Our neighbor for over fifteen years, Ed Rosenberger was always there for us if we needed a good laugh, a helping hand or maybe just some advise. We could always depend on Ed being there if we needed him. Ed was just that kind of friend and neighbor. He will be greatly missed and will continue in our thoughts and prayers
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