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Rudy Lee Rosa

Rudy Rosa Obituary

Entertainer, 4/19/1944 - 10/25/2014, It is with Deep Sorrow that the family of Local Music Artist Rudy Rosa announces his passing, on October 25th 2014. He will be Greatly Missed. Rudy's Music was a God Given Talent, his Love Song to his Wife, Family and Friends. Playing Music was his life's Passion and will carry on for generations through his cd's and videos on Youtube. Rudy's Music is available at: rudyrosa.net He was a Supportive and Loving Husband, a Wonderful Father, & an incredibly hard worker. His accomplishments include: Restaurant Owner, Sea Captain, Pilot, Motorcyclist, World Traveler, Home Builder, Electrician, Salesman, Keyboard Teacher, Accordionist & Organist.He is survived by his wife Sue Rosa, son Lenny Rosa, 2 daughters Melany Rosa & Rene Rosa, 4 granddaughters Natasha Nixon, Miranda Correa, Tylar & Meagan Bruce, 4 grandsons- Zachary & Brandon Correa, & Morgan & Rudy Bruce great granddaughter Desire Rosa. He is also survived by his mother Gladys Rosa & nephew Roy Rosa of Johnstown, PA. & brother and sister-in-law, Jim & Cindy Rosa of Tavares, Fl. He lived an Amazing Life full of Adventure. Rudy's Last gift to this world was "His Body" which he donated to Medical research to help find a cure for "Multiple Myeloma" the cancer that ended his life, Rudy's Family invite you to his Memorial Service on January 10, 2015 @ 6pm in the Club House @ Pelican Pier Mobile Home Park 6207 18th St E. Ellenton, Florida 34222 RSVP to Sue Rosa 941-812-3992

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Published by Bradenton Herald on Jan. 4, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Rudy Rosa

Sponsored by Sue Rosa.

38 Entries

Melany Rosa

January 9, 2018

Just totally still missing you, tomorrow would have been you and Mom's 54th wedding Anniversary, I can't believe it's been 3 years already, we all love you Dad, Happy Anniversary! From here to where you are

Melany Rosa

Mark Gabel

January 8, 2018

While I never knew Rudy I listened to his masterful handing of organ music and marveled at his ability to piece together probably the best electronic music has to offer. I find it a shame that his website has been taken down but will further enjoy his YouTube offerings on a regular basis.
May his soul rest in peace. My prayers and sympathy go out to his family.

January 1, 2018

Dear Sue, and Family,

It is with Great Sadness that I find that Rudy has gone on to be with the Lord. I had missed him on YouTube, and found he had passed. He has and Does still warm my heart. May you continue to be comforted with his Memories and Music. Pastor Richard Lewis N. Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

November 17, 2017

RIP Rudy. Always play I/ll be seeing you
Kevin

Harold Knasel

April 20, 2017

Thanks so much for all your music.
Your cds are great. Wish there were more.
God bless you Sue.

April 19, 2017

Happy Heavenly 73rd Birthday Rudy!!! YOU ARE ALWAYS ON MY MIND!!! I MISS YOU SO MUCH!!!

July 31, 2016

I forgot to sign the entry just below.

Richard Van Dyke
McMinnville, Oregon

July 23, 2016

OMG...I'm in shock. I had e-mailed Rudy a couple years ago and was planning a trip to Florida from Oregon just to meet him and his Wife Sue. I discovered his music via YouTube and really enjoy his style. I will miss not being able to get new songs from him. I feel so sorry for the love of his life Sue. RIP Rudy.

Tom Delaney

June 6, 2016

Rudy was one of the most talented men I have ever listened to----he was a genius with the organ. RIP Rudy, your music lives on.

Thomas Thompson

May 31, 2016

So sorry to hear of his passing. Iknew Mr.Rosa when I was a child. My mother attended his aunts church, Hart Haven Assembly of God. Sis Mabel and Sis.Turroni. He was our family friend. He will be missed. When he came to Jacksonville Fl he drove a white Thunderbird car.

Don Bilsky

May 23, 2016

What a loss to musicians everywhere. I loved our conversations and loved the music.

Peter Hall

April 25, 2016

Gone but never forgotten. Rudy's music will keep him in our hearts and memories for eternity.

Denis Harvey

April 11, 2016

Have only just heard about the loss of Rudy. I am so sad for the family. His marvellous playing will be missed so much. My wife and I just love listening to his music. We like in the UK, so sadly have never seen him play live. He was a great and kind person.

Albert D

December 4, 2015

Thanks to YouTube, I've just recently discovered Mr. Rosa's music, and will continue to enjoy it for as long as life allows. Thank you, Mr. Rosa. God's blessings to his family!

November 26, 2015

Thank you Sue for giving me the opportunity to visit the Guest Book. I love his touch with the organ. He was fantastic. I once had a famous musician tell me you must first know your instrument then the expression of that "one note" will develop! Rudy built his "one note" what a talented master instrumentalist. Peace and joyful memories to all.

Alan Ashton

August 15, 2015

Back in 2009 Rudy sent me some promotional CDs for my radio show. His playing was up there with the best in the business. Great sounds and a musically inventive mind which made his recordings stand out from most of the others.

DOUGLAS CAMPBELL

July 29, 2015

WHAT A TALENT..... I LISTENED TO RUDY EVERY DAY FOR THE LAST 11 YEARS, HE SURE COULD PLAY.... SEE YOU IN HEAVEN RUDY......

Harold Knasel

July 12, 2015

So sorry to hear about Rudy. I sure love his music.theres not a week goes by that I don't play some of his CDs. I was. Just checking on purchasing more CDs. It was shocked to hear
The news.
My prayers are with you.
Harold Knasel

October 9, 2014

May 9, 2015

Rudy and Son Lenny 2001

May 9, 2015

Nathan Casson

March 23, 2015

We never met you face to face but we do enoy your music, it will enjoyed by our family here in Ohio! RIP Rudy, the Casson family.

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Frank Wendlandt

February 16, 2015

.It is relly a loss to the world when a great talent passes,his music will live on.

Bill Ashley

February 11, 2015

I knew Rudy and his music in a way few others did. I performed with Rudy for over 5 years, six nights a week at Trader Jacks on Bradenton Beach. He was a brilliant communicator musically. He was a challenging, insightful, creative, and intimate musician in every way. There was never a time onstage that he was not on the edge of the moment musically. I would sometimes wonder how he pulled off some of the musical magic I heard him execute with world class precision. I am a much better musician for having known and performed with Rudy Rosa all those years. He was always a friend to me. I will miss him always.

Mary Ann Armes

January 22, 2015

Just found out and am sending love your way. We so miss him.

Rudy and Lenny with the complete system 1982

January 5, 2015

Rudy age 17 with his new B-3

January 5, 2015

Rudy and Sue at Trader Jacks 1977

January 5, 2015

Rudy with his inspiration Lenny Dee

January 5, 2015

Floyd and Sandy Diely

January 5, 2015

Rudy, we have many, many wonderful-interesting memories of you, your music. Boating on Cheat Lake, had to pool our money for gas. You, Sue, Little Rudy and Melany staying with us in Uniontown, Pa. You combining your organ with a piano. The list goes on and on. The world has lost a great musician and friend.

Melany Rosa

January 4, 2015

Miss you so so much, I am still in a state of disbelief, I was the child most like you, and I cant thank you enough for that. You made me strong, creative, caring, hard headed at times, but you created a self supportive, woman that has many many talents because of you. My world here will never ever be the same, and your last day with us will forever play over and over in my mind & heart. I am soo Proud of your exit... I hope to be half as strong as you were, when my turn is presented to me. I know I will see you again, until then you will always be seen by me in the small things that daily remind me that you were here. You were my are my Dad and I was super blessed for that opportunity. I pray you are extremely joyful and at total peace waiting on our arrival to where you are. Love always, Your Daughter Melany.

Rudy & Sue Love the Smiles

Melany Rosa

January 4, 2015

The Family

Melany Rosa

January 4, 2015

Dad @ The River Roo enjoying Lunch

January 4, 2015

Jana Arnold

January 4, 2015

Rudy you will forever be missed. You gave such unique joy to all who knew you. Stories will be shared of your adventures and antics for years to come. You were truly one of kind and irreplaceable! Thank you for being like a 2nd dad to me. I will love you forever for that. I miss you more than words can describe but I have the peace of knowing that you are now entertaining our heavenly Father with your beautiful music.

Melodie and Joe

January 4, 2015

I miss you, dear friend. Over 40 yrs. of music, fun, laughter and friendship with you and Sue will be my best memories to make me smile. "I'll Be Seeing You." We love you.

Louise Strayer-Sinnott

January 4, 2015

I will always remember sitting in Ted & Justine's living room, listening to Rudy play the organ for us. What a wonderful talent he had. Even though that was many years ago, I still kept up with his music on the internet. Rudy played a song for me and dedicated it to me this past summer. Thank You Rudy for making this world a more beautiful place. You will be missed.

Rudy at 5 tears old

January 4, 2015

Sue Rosa

January 4, 2015

To my Wonderful Loving Husband, and Best Friend, I will Miss you Forever! Thank you for 50 years, 10 months, and 15 days of a very Exciting, Fun filled, Adventurous, Loving Marriage.
Thank you for all the Wonderful, Beautiful Music that you filled my life with every day. You brought me Great Happiness! I DON'T KNOW HOW I AM SUPPOSED TO GO ON FROM HERE WITHOUT YOU? I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER!

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