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JAKE ANDREW ROSENCRANZ

1996 - 2025

JAKE ANDREW ROSENCRANZ obituary, 1996-2025, Weston, MA

BORN

1996

DIED

2025

JAKE ROSENCRANZ Obituary

ROSENCRANZ, Jake Andrew Age 29, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on June 21, 2025, after being struck by lightning while on vacation in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. He was surrounded by family during his final moments. Jake is survived by his wife, Leah Curtis; his parents, Dana and Robin; his brothers, Matthew (Jennifer Creamer) and Ryan (Jessica Budlong); his uncle, Robert Carey (Jane Waldie); his dog, Bonnie; and an incredible network of family and friends. Raised in Weston, Massachusetts, Jake grew up visiting New Hampshire to ski at Loon Mountain, where he developed a strong appreciation for nature and a passion for skiing. He attended Holderness School in New Hampshire, where he met Leah, the love of his life, in a sophomore class. Jake was excited to be involved in every activity possible and participated in many sports, including soccer, skiing, lacrosse and golf. Jake graduated from the University of Denver in 2019, with a degree in geography and minored in construction management, property development and sociology. He entered the commercial construction industry and was most recently a project manager with Behm Consulting Group. He was an exceptionally hardworking and dedicated person and a valued member of the Future Leaders Forum of the AGC of Colorado. Jake fostered lifelong friendships and made a lasting impact on each community he was part of. Jake, Leah and Bonnie, the dog, lived a life of adventure in the Rocky Mountains. Frisco, Colorado, was their happy place. They spent every weekend hiking, skiing, golfing, biking and boating. In July 2023, they got married at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, a special place where they have always enjoyed skiing and spending time with friends at the "beach." Jake will be remembered for his amazing smile, charming personality, infectious laugh, kind heart and constant eagerness to make people happy. He was a truly remarkable husband, brother, son and friend. Jake's legacy will be carried on forever. Details of a celebration of Jake's life will follow.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 26 to Jun. 29, 2025.

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Lori Black

July 7, 2025

Jake was an amazing young man whom I had the privilege of working with on a project at the University of Colorado Boulder. His integrity, "can do" attitude and ever present friendly smile were priceless qualities on a very difficult project that took place during the COVID pandemic. I remember thinking many times during that project, how I would love to thank his parents for raising such a fine young man. The project team teased him incessantly about getting married and he would just smile at us like we had no clue about the magnitude of love he had for his future bride to be. My deepest heartfelt sympathy go out to all of his family, friends and young wife with prayers for comfort and strength.

Ginny Bogeajis

July 6, 2025

Dearest Leah, you and Jake are forever in my heart, love and prayers to you.
Ginny from the beach.

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Christine & family

July 1, 2025

Hello Leah. As others have mentioned, we do not know you, but we were there that day too. We are also heartbroken about what happened, and will also remember Jake forever. We are so, so sorry for your loss. We will continue to pray for you and your families.

Camille Nappa

July 1, 2025

My sincere heartfelt condolences to Jake's family and friends.

Roger

June 28, 2025

Dear Leah, I have never met you or Jake. I´m a total stranger to you guys. But I was there that day on the beach. My heart breaks for you and your family. For someone I never knew, I will remember Jake always. You have my prayers and deepest condolences.

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Grace Holcomb

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Michael Lerner

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Linda Brennan

June 27, 2025

My sincerest condolences

David Dorrer

June 26, 2025

I´m so sorry. Some things in life just aren´t fair.

Salvatore Pinzone

June 26, 2025

My sincere condolences to Robin, Dana and the entire Rosencranz family. My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Lorraine Butler

June 26, 2025

He i snow resting in peace

Logan Richard

June 25, 2025

I only knew Jake for a little while but he was such a nice, fun, and smart man. I am very lucky to have met him and will always remember him. Condolences to the family.

Madelyn Monaco

June 25, 2025

Sending you love and healing prayers for your broken hearts. Madelyn and Richard Monaco

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