Dorothy Roser Obituary

ROSER
Dorothy Mary (Healey), age 85, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Sunrise Care Center of Golden Valley, MN on Friday, April 8th. Dorothy was born in Teaneck, NJ to John and Bernadette Healey. She was raised in Bogota, NJ and graduated Bogota High School in 1947. Dorothy worked for General Motors Overseas Division, New York where she met Al Roser and was married in 1953. Dorothy and Al raised their children in Cresskill, NJ and Rochester Hills, MI. Preceded in death her husband Albert, her brothers John Jr. and Francis and her sister Mary. Survived by her children James (Lyndie), William (Gail), Paul (Pat), John, Lorraine, Robert (Paula), RuthAnn (Ron), Michele (Jim), Susan; her grandchildren Shayna, Alexander, Nicole, Bridget, Thomas, Anastasia, Molly Rose, Macey; her great-grandchildren Lianni, Robert and Dakota and extended family Fr. Stanley Makacinas, O. Carm. and Annetta Sutton, as well as her dearest friends in Rochester Hills. Dorothy, true to her Irish heritage, was a woman of keen Irish wit and generous heart. She devoted her entire life caring for her siblings and raising her children, she added many others along the way. A devout Catholic, she loved staying active in many ministries at her parish communities. As a boy scout and girl scout leader, classroom mom, and school volunteer, she was loved by many! Dorothy will be most remembered as a loving, generous, gentle, happy and faith filled "mom" to everyone whose lives she touched! The family is deeply grateful for the tremendous care and love shown by the very professional staff to Dorothy while at Sunrise Care Center of Golden Valley. Park Nicollet Hospice Care was extremely caring to Dorothy and the family during her final journey. The Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Friday, 15 April at 1 PM, at St. Therese Church, 120 Monroe Avenue, Cresskill, NJ. The Roser family will receive family and friends from noon-1 PM prior to Mass at St. Therese Church. Interment George Washington Memorial Park Paramus. Arrangements by the Barrett Funeral Home, Tenafly.

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Published by The Record/Herald News on Apr. 12, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Roser

9 Entries

JOAN JACCOI

April 13, 2016

I am so sorry for your Loss. Lorraine it's Joan from Facebook sending prayers

Bob and Paula Wicker

April 13, 2016

To all of the Roser family, please accept our sincere condolences. Your mom/grandmother was a very special person who made this world a much better place.

Bob Wicker

April 13, 2016

Dot was a second mother to me as well as others. She always made me feel as if I was one if her own kids. I left Cresskill to join the Navy right after high school in 1976 but we kept in touch. She sent me a birthday card every year until she could no longer do so. Each card was a letter catching me up with that year's events, pictures included. We last saw Dot in 2010 and she got to meet my wife and stepdaughter. I'm glad for that. She was a great lady with love for all and I'll truly miss her. May she rest in eternal peace!

Linda Wearn

April 13, 2016

Dear Sue and Bridget,
My condolences at the passing of your mom and grandmother. I'm sure you will have many memories of her to help you through the tough times.

Susan Healey

April 12, 2016

My mom was a light in life, who with her wisdom and faith, continuously worked to help us be the best versions of ourselves that we could be. Even in our most rebellious of times, when we were self centered, selfish, or reckless in our actions, or angry and hurtful with our thoughts and words, she still just wanted nothing more than the best for us. She tried endlessly with words of wisdom, letters of tough love, and smiles of pride to help us to do our best and be our best selves. She prayed endlessly, I'm certain for each of us, went to church daily for a very long time in her life, and gave herself and her love to Jesus, in hopes of being a model for each of us to learn from. I think of my mom and I think of grace, dignity, beauty, generosity, wisdom and love. I remember her infectious smiles and laugh, hard working tirelessness, and her dutiful, purposeful ways.

I know in my heart that my mother has already been received into her heavenly home and been told, "Well done, my good and faithful servant!" I know that she will be watching over all of us still, guiding us. Interceding for us and still wanting nothing but the best for each of us.

I love you mom!

The Incomparable Duo

Annetta Sutton

April 12, 2016

My precious Dorothy left this world late Friday night. She came into my life and changed it forever. She was my mother, mentor, best friend. Our lives became one. She knew the promise I made to her would be kept and that was to remain faithful by her side to the end. I did and will take her home to complete her rest. Dorothy Mary Healey, which I always called her, (Roser was her married name) was a woman of intense love, generous heart and Irish spirit. We prayed, laughed, cried and celebrated everything together. Ours was a rare friendship in this life of broken promises. We both experienced them and made a pact to show others you can love unconditionally.It has always been easy for both of us but together we were a formidable pair. We loved everyone unconditionally even when the throes of her Alzheimer tried to blight our mission. Our daughters brought us together and God melted our hearts as a unit. I miss her physical presence already. She was the Thelma to my Louise. The salt to my pepper and the joy to my sadness. Our favorite prayer and song together-I sang it to her anytime she became anxious and it calmed her immediately was the Prayer of Saint Francis. It was our mantra and it will continue to be mine as I continue to live my life as our incomparable duo. I love you, Dorothy Mary Healey

William Roser

April 12, 2016

Thank you for everything that you have done. Love you! Willie

Gail Roser

April 12, 2016

Mom, you were a wonderful, loving, and generous person. We loved you with all of our heart. We know that you are now in heaven and are happy. We will miss you. Love Willie and Gail

Dan Larkin

April 12, 2016

My deepest sympathies to the Roser Clan. She was a great lady and a lot of fun to be around. May her soul rest in peace.

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