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Robert A. Rosen Obituary
Robert A. Rosen, a Two-Star Rear Admiral (Upper Half), Philanthropist and Real Estate Investor passed away on July 27, 2022 in Rhinebeck, NY at 86 years of age. He is survived by the love of his life and partner in business Florence Cohen Rosen, along with his sons David (Allison), Ken (Lisa), Mark (Debbie) and daughter Emily Ades (Derrick). Proud Poppa of thirteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Arthur and sister-in-law Linda.
The Admiral, as he was best known, was born in Queens, raised in Brooklyn, attended Midwood High School and obtained a BBA and an MBA from CCNY / Baruch College.
Chairman of the Board and CEO of Jericho, New York based Rosen Associates Management Corp., a leading owner, manager, investor and developer of shopping centers and commercial properties throughout the United States. Through the United Nations, he was a consultant to Israel, Iran & Brazil. He was an active member in the CEO organization.
Member of the Board of Overseers and Trustee of Northwell Health. Founder and Co-Chairman of the Florence and Robert A. Rosen Family Wellness Center for Law Enforcement and Military Personnel, Veterans and their families, which has provided services for over 15,000 service and family members.
Proudly served in the US Navy and New York Naval Militia for 49 years and was appointed as Commanding Officer of the NY Naval Militia by Governor Pataki and put in charge of more than 5,000 Naval, Marine and Coast Guard Reservists. Holder of numerous medals, board positions, degrees, and awards for a wide range of public service and charitable organizations. He did tours of duty in Lebanon & Egypt.
Former President and Co-Founder of the Fisher House Foundation and builder and developer of 17 Fisher Family Comfort Houses throughout the United States adjacent to all major military medical facilities. He served on the Board of Directors for the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum and was instrumental in bringing the USS Intrepid to NYC. Former Member of the Board of Special Advisors to the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation.
He was a Proud American whose life touched and affected myriads, he was loved and will be missed.
The family requests in lieu of a donation, please do an act of kindness for someone less fortunate.
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STEPHEN AND ELKE EASTON
October 31, 2022
Dear Florence and Rosen family let me add my condolences on Roberts passing...... to me and a number of our friends he was just one of the boys and always a welcome addition to our luncheons and get together........ he will be missed by all Stephen Easton
Warren T Smith, RDML, NYNM (Ret)
August 25, 2022
Thank you for your service to the State of New York and to our nation. Fair winds and following seas.
Robert Szymanski
August 14, 2022
So very sorry for your loss. My condolences to family and friends. God bless. Thank you for your service to the usa.Rest in peace.
(Bob's painting)
Major chuck kilbride usmc retired
August 14, 2022
Admiral Rosen was a kind generous patriot who was always thinking of someone else a true patriot semper fi your friend chuck kilbride usmc retired
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