Richard-Rosebrook-Obituary

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Richard Thomas Rosebrook

Jun 20, 1950 - Oct 4, 2025

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Rick, Mr. Rosebrook, was my 4th grade teacher at Greenfield in 1978. I thought of him often through the years. Rosebucks, skiing, free time basketball with coach Gary K. and AV club. He definitely made a difference in my life. My condolences to the family.

My deepest condolences to the Rosebrook family. I worked with Rick at Maple and Greenfield. What a great man and teacher. He could always make yoy laugh

So sorry for your loss. RIP Richard.

One of my most favorite teachers, many memories of being in his classroom.May he rest in peace

We were all deeply saddened to hear of Rick’s passing. We have so many fun and cherished memories from our days in Porter Corners, living next door to Rick, JoAnn and family. He always had a way of making us smile.
He touched many lives.
Our condolences go out to his family and friends.

My deepest condolences to the family. I remember many funny stories and Ricks contagious humor. It was always a good day when Rick was on ski patrol duty.

My deepest heartfelt sympathies go to his family, friends, and loved ones. It is with sadness that I heard of the loss. I met Rick when I first began at Maple MS. He was immediately friendly and welcoming, and filled with constant enthusiasm. I remember seeing Rick's enthusiasm in the classroom - he was always turning the students' problems into instant solutions - a great talent! He made a great daily contribution to Maple Avenue MS, both for his students and his coworkers. The sound of his...

I’ll remember Mr. Rosebrook as a great teacher who knew how to make a classroom welcoming and exciting. I still vividly remember his lesson on linen fabric’s importance in the economy of North Africa, where he proudly wore linen slacks, trying to convince us middle schoolers that they were indeed from Egypt.

When Nick and I played soccer together, he was always rooting for us on the sidelines. So sorry for your loss, Nick. He will be remembered fondly.

I am so sorry for your loss. What a fantastic person! Leslie was my entrée to this wonderful Rosebrook family. Our dad‘s worked together many years ago and I got to know Leslie so well through my lifelong friendship with Davein addition to the tremendous sadness, I’m sure there is so much pride for the life that Rick led.

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Richard Thomas Rosebrook, 75, of Porter Corners, NY, passed away on October 4, 2025, surrounded by the comfort of his family. Born June 20, 1950, in Trenton, NJ, at age 6 his family moved to South Glens Falls, NY.  His childhood on Merritt Road was filled with activity — building...

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