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Jeryl Rosavage Obituary

Jeryl A. Rosavage VIRGINIA BEACH - Jeryl A. Rosavage, 71, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2010. She was born April 12, 1939 in Waterbury, Conn. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Jessica Anderson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, A. Richard Rosavage. She is survived by two daughters, Lori Rosavage Rodencal of Hertford, N.C. and Jill Rosavage Alkilani and her husband Dr. Tawfiq Alkilani of Midlothian, Va.; three grandchildren, Kristine N. Driscoll of Elizabeth City, N.C., Richard D. Driscoll of Virginia Beach and Timothy Fricke of Midlothian, Va.; one great-grandson, A. Shane Driscoll of Elizabeth City, N.C.; two sisters, Barbara Peaker of Biddeford Pool, Maine and Patricia Little of Old Saybrook, Conn.; sister- in-law and brother-in-law, Dolores and Roy Payton of Virginia Beach and sister- in-law, Ann Marie Neale of Plant City, Fla. A funeral will be conducted Saturday, May 1, at 10 a.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel. Entombment will follow in Princess Anne Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 28, 2010.

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Lara Zacharias

May 3, 2010

Our deepest sympathies go out to Jerry's entire family. She was so kind and sweet to my children when we would come to VA Beach to visit my parents. We are all extremely sad to hear of her passing, and we will miss her a lot.

Peter Borchek

April 29, 2010

My deepest sympathies are with all of the Rosavage Family. "Mom" always was there, whenever you needed a boost. Her spirit will live forever in my heart.

Christy Rahman

April 28, 2010

My deepest sympathies to your family. She was a wonderful woman and will be missed by all. Remember that we are here for you in your time of need and grieving.

Christy and Marvin Rahman

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