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William Rosenberg Obituary

Of Boca Raton, FL, September 20, 2002 after a long struggle with cancer. Founder of Dunkin' Donuts and the International Franchise Association, Standardbred horseman, philanthropist. Beloved husband of 24 years of Ann M. (Miller). Devoted father of sons Robert of Weston, MA, and Donald of Wellesley, MA, and daughters Carol Silverstein of Palm Beach, FL, and Carolyn Ryan of Mashpee, MA. Proud grandfather of 9 and great-grandfather of 5. Loving brother of the late Betty Swartz and Leon and Donald Rosenberg, and uncle to two cherished nieces and three nephews. Funeral Services will be held at Stanetsky Memorial Chapels, 1668 Beacon Street, BROOKLINE, MA at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2002. Interment immediately following the services at Sharon Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the William Rosenberg Family Foundation, Inc., and sent c/o Bob McDonald, Prudential Securities, 5355 Town Center Road, Ste. 600, Boca Raton, FL 33486.

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 22, 2002.

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Jean P. Raffin

September 26, 2002

Back in the late 40's, my father, Dan Tarullo, a restauranteur,

befriended a young man returning from WWII. He was selling coffee and donuts out of his wood-sided station wagon, but he had a dream of

serving food to people at their jobsites. He had the dream, but needed capital to start up. My father, a very generous man,lent Bill Rosenberg $1,000, which Mr. Rosenberg later repaid in full.

Mr. Rosenberg founded Industrial Caterers, sending 125 trucks out to businesses every day for coffee and lunch breaks. My father was head chef for this operation. Eventually, the catering business gave way to Dunkin' Donuts.

I have a beautiful picture of Mr. Rosenberg taken at my wedding in Nov. 1952.

He continued to show his appreciation to my father until my father's passing in 1975.

I've always felt genuine pride in knowing that my father was a major part of a young man's fulfillment of his dream - the American dream.

Mark & Karen Dubinsky

September 23, 2002

Dear Annie:

Karen and I were terribly saddened to learn of Bill's passing. Truly, he was a uniquely special man who touched everyone who knew him.

We will always remember Bill with great affection and admiration.

Russell Stanley

September 23, 2002

Most fondly remembered by the people from around Churchill St. Milton from back in the late 30's as our favorite Simco Ice cream vendor.

D. Terry

September 23, 2002

My deepest sympathy & condolences to Bill's wife Ann, his immediate family, and the entire Rosenberg & Swartz families.

MaryAnn McLean

September 22, 2002

I am so sorry to hear about Bill. As a former employee in the Quincy and Randolph Headquarters of Dunkin' Donuts, I will always remember him as being very kind and caring. My thoughts are with you all.

John M. Rosenberg

September 22, 2002

We will miss you Papa. Love John, Linda, Rebecca and Zachary.

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