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Rose Slosberg Obituary
Though born in New York City on May 9, 1914, to Charles and Fannie Pasnik, the family moved to Westerly soon after and Rose attended Elm St. School. Eventually, the family relocated to Norwich, where Rose graduated from Norwich Free Academy (NFA). She went on to graduate from the Willimantic State Teachers College, in Willimantic.
Rose and Harold split their time between Watch Hill, R.I. and Sarasota, Fla. from 1965 until 2004, when they stayed in Florida fulltime.
As a Life Master in duplicate bridge, a champion golfer, and abstract painter, Rose won many awards and honors over the course of her life.
A loving and dedicated wife, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother, Rose is survived by her husband, Harold Slosberg; sister, Marion Axelrod; daughters, Carol Finkelman and Nancy Klotz; son, Michael Slosberg; grandchildren, Julie Wolman, Meredyth Klotz, Lauren Park, John Edelstein, Abbey Klotz, Hilary Steinman, Karen Slosberg; and nine great-grandchildren.
She follows in death, brother, Leo Mandel and sister, Sara Elstein.
She was a discerning and intelligent woman who will be missed and mourned.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Rose to Congregation Sharah Zedek, 6 Union Street, Westerly, RI 02891.
Family and friends are asked to gather to celebrate Rose's life at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at Congregation Sharah Zedek. Internment will follow at River Bend Cemetery, in Westerly. Calling hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 24, 2010, at 10 No Bottom Ridge, Westerly.
Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Avenue, New London are handling the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rose Slosberg
Richard Thayer
March 3, 2010
Nancy; I hope you remember me, I have never forgot you. My sympathies to you for your lost. I remember your mother back in the late 40's at the beach. She was real nice to me and always worried if I was getting enough to eat. I enjoyed being your guest at the beach. Richard A Thayer Sr.
March 3, 2010
Dear Nancy; Maybe you will remember me and maybe not. I have never forgotten you and now we are in our 70's I am sorry for your lost. Family members are never forgotten. I will remember how nice your mother and father were to me at your cottage down to the beach. (back in the late 40's) I enjoyed it their when I was your guest. I have never forgotten you. My deepest symathey Richar A Thayer Sr.
Laurie Walsh
March 1, 2010
Dear Micheal,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers
Carl Stearns
February 28, 2010
Dear Nancy,Carol, Michael and all, Mimi and I were so sorry to hear of your Mothers Passing. Carl and Mimi Stearns
February 28, 2010
Dear Harald and Michael,
I just learned of your wifes passing. Iremember her well when she use to drive in the mercedies convertible with you Harold. I got to talk with her at my wedding at the haversham inn in 1975 when my wife and i got married. i went back in my album and there you two were it brought back alot of memorys . i really enjoyed my time working at UBS . I hope you and mike remember all your fond memories of his mother and your wife . god bless you both and your family. Russell Fanning wakefield ri
February 27, 2010
Dear, Michael & Family,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. My thoughts and Prayers are with all of you.
sincerely, Albert & Nowelle Grills
David Edelstein
February 27, 2010
Dear Carol:
My sympathy on the passing of your mother.
Despite the age and circumstances, I appreciate how difficult it is to lose a parent.
Please convey my feelings and extend my condolences to the rest of the family.
Jim & Janet Sullivan
February 26, 2010
Dear Nancy, Michael and family, Our sincere sympathy on the death of your mom. Please be assured of our thoughts and prayers.
February 26, 2010
Sorry to learn of Rose's passing. She truly was one of the great ladies of my youth. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely
Pat Buzon Fratoni
victoria cholewa
February 25, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nancy Burns-Fusaro
February 25, 2010
Dear Nancy, Michael and Harold and Slosberg family,
Sam and I were so sad to learn of Rose's death. Please accept our sympathy, sadness and love.
Nancy and Sam Fusaro
February 25, 2010
Dear Michael, Karen & Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kevin Grills & Pete's Electric
Dorothy Galligan
February 25, 2010
Michael and family,
My thoughts are with you in this time of sadness. Your mother was so kind and welcoming to me when we were teens.
Dorothy Galligan
February 24, 2010
Dear Nancy and family: I am so saddened to learn of the loss of you mother. May your memories of a lifetime together comfort you. In sympathy, Lolly and Duncan
Bob Hoffman
February 24, 2010
Elly and I are saddened to hear of your loss. Although we can't be with you to express our sympathy and celebrate the life of your mother you are in our thoughts. Our condolences' to the entire family.
Bob and Elly
Don/Ann Walenta
February 23, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May the memories you have bring you peace.
Don and Ann Walenta
February 23, 2010
Dear Harold,Michael & Family: Sorry for your loss & our deepest sympathy to you and your families.
John & Michele Mcilwain
February 23, 2010
What a wonderful photograph of Rose......
Sympathy and love from Sloan Rankin Keck (Noank, Connecticut)
Dorothea Weiss
February 23, 2010
Dear Harold,Carol,Nancy,Michael and Family,
Charley and I are saddened to have learned of your loss. Our love is with you. We are permanent residents of Boca.
Michael Ghosn
February 23, 2010
Michael, My deepest sympathy's go out to you and your family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Mike Ghosn
Miller Forest
Toby & Bernie Goldstein
February 23, 2010
Our heartfelt sympathy to the entire Slosberg family.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived
May she rest in peace.
Maggie Day
February 23, 2010
Michael, Nancy and families;
I'm thinking of you at this difficult time. May she rest in peace.
Maggie Day
Joanne Kelly
February 23, 2010
Michael and family - The Slossberg family ( Manchester, Stonington, and Jerusalem Israel ) want to send our deepest sympathy during your time of mourning. Although distantly related, I follow your family happenings and wanted you to know that we were thinking of you. I hope that all the years that you had together with your mom along with your happy memories will carry you through this difficult time. May she be remembered in the Book Of Life..
Sincerely,
Joanne ( Slossberg ) Kelly
Stonington, Ct
Doris and Mike Saranga
February 22, 2010
Dear Nancy, Michael, Karen and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your Mom.
She was a lovely lady.
Our thoughts are with you.
Richard Mitchell
February 22, 2010
Dear Carol, Nancy, Michael and families,
My thoughts are especially with you at this time, though I often remember so many of my interactions with all of you as Pine Point parents or students -- and think of you as friends.
Dick Mitchell
rubin kurtz
February 22, 2010
Michael, my condolences to you and your family in this difficult time.
Nancy & Andy Grant
February 22, 2010
Dear Julie,
We wanted to extend our sympathies on your grandmother's death. Our thoughts are with you.
Byron/Pearl Brown
February 22, 2010
TO THE SLOSBERG FAMILY,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. We have fond memories that we will cherish of Rose and Harold allowing us to play rounds of golf with them over the years at Pond View Golf Course.
February 22, 2010
Dear Harold,Michael,Nancy,Carol and Families,
Our deepest sympathy to you all with the loss of Rose. What a wonderful,full life she lived. She was a joy to be with and I will never forget her beautiful smile. Our prayers are with you all. Love, John and Almedia Livingston(Vero Beach Fl.)
DICK & BETTY GOMES
February 22, 2010
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF ROSE'S PASSING. I HOPE THIS FINDS YOU WELL HAROLD, THINK OF YOU OFTEN. HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN THE HELP AND ASSISTANCE YOU ALWAYS GAVE ME. HOPE YOU AND FAMILY ARE COPING WITH YOUR BEREAVEMENT. WORKED FOR YOU AT AMERICAN PROPANE 1963 THRU 73 . YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS. FONDLY DICK GOMES AND FAMILY.
Michael Dipollino
February 22, 2010
Michael,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of saddness at the passing of your Mother Rose. Please accept my syncere condolances at this time as I will be unable to attend the services for Rose.
Martha Jacques
February 22, 2010
Harold, Michael and Nancy: I'm so sorry to learn of Rose's passing. Based on the 2 children that I do know (Michael and Nancy), she was a great mom, and I am sure a wonderful wife to Harold. Please know that my thoughts are with you at this time and into the future.
Frank & Mary Bliven
February 22, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Larry & Kay Hirsch
February 22, 2010
Dear Harold, Marion, Carol, Nancy, Michael and Families: Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of Rose, a beautiful lady. Respectfully Yours, Larry and Kay Hirsch
February 22, 2010
Michael,
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. She was a wonderful and accomplished woman.
Dan and Lisa Carter
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