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Albert Roscoe Obituary

ALBERT V. ROSCOE CALUMET TOWNSHIP

Albert V. Roscoe, age 86 of Calumet Twp., passed away Sunday, October 19, 2014. Survived by daughter, Valerie (George) Madvek; son, Mark (William Potts) Roscoe; grandson, Nicholas Madvek, beloved dog, Eva. Preceded in death by wife, Zula Roscoe; two infant sisters: Helen Roscoe, Margaret Roscoe; parents, Victor and Elizabeth Roscoe. Albert was a member of Descent of the Holy Spirit Orthodox Church and was a former member and past president of St. Nicholas American Carpatho Russian Orthodox Church. He was a graduate of Froebel High School, Class of 1946. Albert was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War, attaining the rank of Staff Sgt. He was a retired supervisor from Gary West Mills, Gary Works, having served 36 years. Albert was a member of Gary Lodge #677 F&AM. He was an instructor at Ivy Tech in East Chicago and was a ski instructor at The Pines in Valparaiso. Family and friends may call at Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service, 6360 Broadway, Merrillville on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Panahida service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. DIRECTLY from Descent of the Holy Spirit Orthodox Church, 545 E. 77th Ave., Schererville with Rev. Lev Holowaty officiating. There will be one half-hour of visitation at church prior to the service. At rest Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. Memorials preferred to Descent of the Holy Spirit Orthodox Church. Family and friends may share an online condolence or memory at: www.pruzinfuneralservice.com

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Published by The Times from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2014.

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Ann M. Peters

October 15, 2021

Can't believe it's been seven years already. I told you it wouldn't be the same without you.....and it isn't. xoxo

rich sabau

October 22, 2014

val sorry for your loss keep the faith

October 22, 2014

What a handsome, happy ski instructor who had a smile for everyone, and was a true and lasting friend. Be safe in the arms of Jesus. Peace, Love Lorrie

Ann and Paul Peters

October 21, 2014

It won't be the same without Al around to share his dry sense of humor and forever smile. We'll miss you Al. Give Mrs. Roscoe a hug for us. xoxoxo

Sandi and Ron Estep

October 21, 2014

Ron and Big Al were Marines forever. Oh how they loved to talk about it. Nicest, kindest man in the world. We will miss him. Love from our family to yours.

Wesley Pratt

October 21, 2014

May you join Mrs. Roscoe and pick up where you two left off. R I.P.

Alun Sailors

October 21, 2014

What a life! You contributed so much by serving your country, teaching classes and raising your chidren to be upstanding adults. Now its time for you to rest well and to be back with your wife. My condolences to the Roscoe and Madvek family.

sara lindsay

October 21, 2014

We will always remember your great sense of humor and all your jokes! We love you Uncle Al

Love, Russell, Kimmy, Sara, Bryan and Alexa

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