Everett C. Roseen

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Everett Roseen Obituary

ROSEEN, MSgt Everett C. (Ret) MSgt Everett C. Roseen (Ret.) age 90 of West Hartford passed away on Saturday (March 29, 2008). Everett was born on January 15, 1918. He completed high school in West Hartford and joined the Army on January 10, 1938 and was assigned to the 1st Division, 7th Field Artillery, stationed in various places and was subsequently discharged on January 9, 1941. He worked at Colt Firearms for two months when he received notice that the Army was going to call him back. He reenlisted on March 3, 1941 in the US Army Signal Corps. In July 1941 he was shipped to the Philippines aboard the luxury liner President Coolidge, arriving there in August 1941. Prior to the start of World War II he and his squad were sent to very remote areas of the main Island of Luzon, to erect radar sets. The Signal Company was spread out all over the island of Luzon when World War II started on December 7, 1941. They received orders to demolish their radar equipment and report back to their headquarters in Manila. The next day they were sent to combat duty on Bataan. They became prisoners of the enemy on April 9, 1942. Sgt. Roseen survived the Bataan Death March and was a POW for 3-1/2 years. After the war he remained in the military and eventually retired after 24 years, 2 months. Later he became an employee of Aetna Life and Casualty for 12 years and retired from there due to injuries sustained while a prisoner of war. Everett belonged to the quasi-military organizations, Disabled American Veterans and the American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor. Everett is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Yelena Roseen of Colchester, and his grandsons Nicolai and Ruslan. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 3, at 2 p.m. at the Molloy funeral Home, 906 Farmington Ave., West Hartford. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Donations in his name may be made to the DAV, 555 Willard Ave., Newington, CT 06111. Online messages of sympathy and condolences maybe made at www. molloyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Hartford Courant from Apr. 1 to Apr. 2, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Everett Roseen

11 Entries

Daniel Giantonio

May 3, 2008

My father Dominick Giantonio was a POW with Mr. Roseen during the war. We lived in Avon and I remember visiting Mr. Roseen at his home and he was very kind to me and I remember him as a very nice man. I have a large collection of items from the POW,s and I perpetuate there memory through displays in museums and schools. I still have in my collection a photo of Mr. Roseen in his uniform which he gave me when I was a child and display it with his name for people to remember the American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor and the experiences they went through as prisoners of the Japanese. The country has lost a great patriot. Daniel Giantonio a survivors son!

John Giantonio

May 2, 2008

I was saddened to learn of Mr. Roseen's passing. My father and he were friends as POW's and long after the war.

Bob Knight

April 17, 2008

God rest you, Everett. Not too many of us WWII guys left. Enjoyed your stories at the "Auld Salts"

Donna A Wagner

April 3, 2008

Craig,
I have not seen you since you were little, but wanted to say how sorry I am that I was not able to attend your Dad's funeral. Over the years through your father and my mom I came to learn the deep individual that he was. My husband Dan enjoyed and admired him very much also. He always looked forward to visiting with him and discussing their military experiences. Even though Dan served in Vietnam his experiences paled in comparison to what your Dad went through and Dan had the utmost admiration for him. He was a true hero and patriot in every sense of the word. He will be sorely missed. Your cousin, Donna

A grateful American

April 3, 2008

An American Hero in the true sense of the word. Thank you Roseen family for sharing your dear Dad's story. May he now rest in peace, and may he be met at the gates by the honor guard in dress blues.

Philip Anderson

April 2, 2008

Craig and family,
I love and respect my uncle more than you can beleave. Your dad was a great person and a wonderfull american. I will miss him. Your cousin Philip and Family

Mike Enright

April 2, 2008

To The Family Of Master Sgt. Roseen,
My sincere and deepest condolences are offered at the loss of this great American patriot. I did not know this incredible man, but I am in awe of the amazing sacrifices he made for all of us who live in freedom. Master Sgt. Roseen has my deepest gratitude and respect for his commitment to his country. May God grant this fine soldier eternal rest.

Don & Bev Friese

April 1, 2008

Craig,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family. My husband and I spent nearly 3 years with him in Scotland. He has left many wonderful memories that will live on in your hearts and minds.

Shari Romano

April 1, 2008

Dear Craig, Lena, Ruslan & Nicolai,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad was a very charming and personable man, he always enjoyed the family gatherings. His kind & gentle spirit will surely be missed!! My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Terry & Marie Moreschi

April 1, 2008

Craig.
Our deepest sympathy. My husband and I were stationed in Scotland with your dad for two years.He was one of the nicest men I've met. We spent quite a bit of time together as we were both from CT.'
Know that you're in our prayers at this sad time.

Bill Knapp

April 1, 2008

My condolences to the surviving family of M/Sgt Roseen...I submit these comments as a stranger..I didn't know him BUT I stand in complete admiration to the legacy of his life...I was but a 6 year old boy when he marched the Bataan death march...I hope you are just soo proud of him, as our country and our people owe to him, and the others of his 'greatest generation' the deepest debt of gratitude for the fact that we still live in the freedom they gave up their lives to achieve for us- that is his legacy... I salute him and just had to comment so that ALL will honor him and what he achieved.. My sympathy's... and recognition.. Bill Knapp

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