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Robert Rosenthal Obituary

ROSENTHAL--Robert (Bob), beloved husband of Phillis (Heller), devoted father of Peggy, Steven (Barbara), and Dan (Paula), loving grandfather of Joshua (Julie), Katie, Joanna, and Sam, adoring great-grandfather of Alexi and Madeleine. A retired lawyer and highly decorated WWII B-17 pilot. Died April 20, 2007. Services 2PM Thursday at Community Synagogue of Rye. Interment Sharon Gardens Cemetery, Valhalla, NY. Donations may be made to UJA or White Plains Hospital.

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 25, 2007.

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Bernard Diggins

February 25, 2024

Thank you and may God bless you and your family.

John A. Clark

May 2, 2019

LtCol Robert Rosenthal was my Squadron Commander during my combat tour with the 100th Bomb Group, Eighth Air Force, in World War ll. Col. Rosenthal was universally respected and admired by all who knew him because of his iron-willed integrity and high character. His memory is an icon of honesty setting an example for personal honor for generations to come.

Chuck Dinges, MSgt, USAF (Ret)

May 7, 2007

Thanks for all you have done!

Jan Zdiarsky

May 4, 2007

Rosie was really a true hero and legend. He was inspiration to many and loved by us - the younger generation, also as by his men of the 350th and 418th BS of the 100th BG. Thank you Rosie for your duty, your nice friendship and love. Deep sympathy to Philis and the entire family. In behalf of your Czech friends and your men perished on 11th September 1944...

May 1, 2007

Rest in peace, Rosie.

James A. Grosskopf, 351st sqdn, Sugarfoot

Robert Kraus

April 30, 2007

A truly admirable person. A genuine patriot.
I would like to say more, but I cannot find the words.

May he rest in peace.

Sincerely

Barbara Stevelman

April 29, 2007

My husband, a physician, clipped out the obit and showed it to me.
I never knew Robert Rosenthal, but I sent his obituary to my children and grandchildren. I want them to be proud of a real Jewish-American hero.

Len Schwartz

April 29, 2007

A real patriot. A man whose deeds one aspired to equal. Rest in Peace.
Shalom.

Ron and Sandi Lucas

April 29, 2007

A Legend (though he wouldn't admit it), a Hero to those of us who came after, and a real Man worthy of admiration and love. Thank you Rosie for all you did for us.

John Luckadoo

April 27, 2007

"Rosie" Rosenthal arrived at the Bloody Hundredth as a replacement and left as a legend. With 52 missions with this outfit it is nothing short of unbelievable that he not only survived but became an icon and a perfect example of what a combat pilot should be.
"Lucky" Luckadoo
Original Group Pilot

Roderick E Smith

April 27, 2007

Bob was my Hero in the 100th bomb group and all the years since ww2. My condolences to the Rosenthal family. Rod Smith, 349th Sqd.

Adrian Caldwell

April 27, 2007

We never wanted to lose our legend of the 100th BG. He was a wonderful man, veteran, father, husband, grandfather and friend.

Kathleen O'Leary

April 27, 2007

Bob was a welcoming neighbor with always a kind word for us and our children. We will miss him and Phyllis living across the street. Our thoughts are with you all.
Michael and Kathleen O'Leary

STEVE BABER

April 26, 2007

We will all miss this great gentleman of the 100th BG. A sad loss to all that have ever met him.
My thoughts are with his wife and family at this time.

Steve Baber.
100th BG artist

Michael Faley

April 26, 2007

We have have lost a true American Hero. Quiet, unassuming, he led by example. His strength and courage will be remembered by the men of the 100th Bomb Group. Our Sympathy and Prayers go out to Phillis and the Rosenthal Family

Michael Faley
100th Bomb Group Historian
100th Bomb Group Photo Archives

Robert Don

April 26, 2007

I am very sorry for the loss of "Rosie". My late father (Ted Don 100th BG, 349th BS) held him in very high esteem. It was my pleasure and honor to meet and talk with "Rosie" at one of the 100th BG reunions. The nation has lost a true hero.

John Clark

April 26, 2007

The 100th BG has lost one of its greatest with the death of "Rosie", a man of courage, determination and high character. He was my CO in the 418th BS. My condolences to Phyllis and the children.
John A. Clark
B-17 CP 1944-45

Richard Rock

April 26, 2007

America has lost a true hero. He will be remembered both for his skills and his kindness. Rest in peace Rossie!

Joe Urice

April 26, 2007

I deeply regret the loss of a person who is so remembered and so respected by people associated with him during WW2. He will be long remembered. From a member of his 351st [100thBG]Squadron. Sincerely, Joe Urice.

richard ayesh

April 26, 2007

Rosie. with your leadership, we all felt safer.
thank you from an old 100th bomb group comdrade.

ruth and bob ornitz

April 25, 2007

ruth and bob ornitz

phyliis
we are very sorry to hear of bob's passing. he was a wonderful man and i know you will miss him dearly

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