C. Lee Rosche

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C. Rosche Obituary

Name: Reposing for C. Lee Rosche
Start: 2018-04-20T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-04-20T20:30:00.000Z
Location: Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Homes

ROSCHE - C. Lee, 88, of Bayport, LI, died on April 15, 2018, at his home with family by his side. Longtime Assistant Airport Manager, Islip MacArthur Airport. Beloved husband of the late Marion. Loving father of Jeffrey (Joanne), Gregory (Debra), Susan (David) Bates and Janet (Rick) Rocke. Proud grandfather of Elizabeth, Steven, Gregory, Robert, Georgia, Clara, Davis and the late Max. Reposing Friday, 2-4:30 & 7-9:30 p.m. at Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home, 245 Montauk Hwy, West Sayville, where Firematic service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday and a religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment will follow at St. Ann's Cemetery, Sayville. In lieu of flowers, contributions to either the Guide Dog Foundation, 371 E. Jericho Tpke, Smithtown, NY 11787 or Brookhaven Hospice, 105 W. Main St, Patchogue, NY 11772, are appreciated.

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Published by Newsday on Apr. 17, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for C. Rosche

4 Entries

Kenneth Strange

April 24, 2018

The End of an Era

Every child should have an Uncle Lee. I was fortunate to have one. His real name was Lee Rosche and he was my fathers close, if not closest, friend. Both
Uncle Lee and my Dad were Depression era kids hailing from Brooklyn, from the old neighborhood, although you would never know it. I was always in awe of this tall, trim man who could so nonchalantly and affectionately call my father, Kenny.

Through my fathers deep and loyal friendship to his friend, the world of
Long Island, specifically that of Bayport opened up to us children.

Short day or overnight trips which began in a world of brick row houses and the concrete schoolyards of Brooklyn to this sleepy hamlet nestled on the Great South Bay became something special, almost magical.

Waiting for us in this new world of salt water creeks and marsh, beaches and maples and pines were Uncle Lees children and our friendsJeff and Greg who enjoyed roughhousing with me and my brother and Janet and Susan, sweet little girls who were playmates for my sisters and enjoyed torturing the boys with kissing cooties.

And always in the background, a pair of Chesapeake Retrievers milling about the tree house in the backyarda wooden plane with real instruments that Uncle Lee had inserted in the cockpit. If you were lucky, Aunt Marion would call us kids in to lunchfor hotdogs and soda. Such a treat!

The last few days have been difficult to make the time to reflect about the end of an era. This thing called life just keeps getting in the way. It was all I could do to find a condolence card for my Uncles family.

But last night as I lay down to sleep, I found time to look back. It put such a smile on my face to once again hear his distinct voice, his quick wit and humor, his down to earthiness. I loved him more than I could imagine. Uncle Lees image is seared in my memory as I discover myself, a boyish passenger, a city boy really, on a Cat Boat in the Bay, its sails filling with strong breezes that will take us on a remarkable journey of life. Uncle Lee and the tiller are one and the same. He has this smile, you know the one, the sun splashed on the tan face and sandy brown hair. The one that never goes awayever.

Dick Dunne

April 22, 2018

A real GUY who knew his job and did it well Semper Fi Lee..... it was a pleasure and honor to know and work with you

Chris Maslak

April 18, 2018

Dear Rosche's,
Mr. Rosche (the name I will always think of him by) had a huge and positive influence on my life. He (along with Mr. Terry), gave me the mechanical and wood-craft training, guidance and mental tools that define much of who I am. From his vast flying experiences, we learned to pose and plan for the "what could go wrong" questions/scenarios. He had a unique style and approach and was great at relating to us young adults, giving valuable life lessons infused with light-hearted and sometimes corny (but much appreciated) humor. He exemplified good balance that I try to replicate - getting things done, but without undue stress. Mr. Rosche's physical presence may be gone, but his spirit and memory will be with me forever. You will be missed, Chris Maslak

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