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Henry Rosa Obituary
November 2, 1924- January 18, 2018
With sadness and appreciation of a long well lived life, the family announces his passing. Henry, known better as Hank, was born in Gary, Indiana and graduated from Horace Mann High School. He served in the Navy during World War II. He went on to Ball State University, where he played All-State football, and graduated with a degree in Education. He met the love of his life, Gladys Rosa, (preceded in death 2014), when they were students at Ball State. They married Oct. 2, 1948. They moved to California in 1963 where they taught in the San Bernardino school district until their retirement. Hank is survived by his two grown children, Dr. Sharon Yurko of Colfax, Ca. and his son in law Stephen Yurko, and Dr. Mark Rosa of Moreno Valley and his daughter in law Debbie Rosa. He also has four grown grandchildren, Ryan & Katey Yurko and Josh & Zachary Rosa of which he was very proud. Hank loved his neighbors, loved his friends at Bridge Club, loved eating breakfast every week with his best friend Jim. Hank loved UCLA football and the Angels and was the youngest of six brothers. He was the coolest "old dude" we knew. We will miss him deeply and forever cherish the memories. Memorial Services are at:
22495 Van Buren Riverside
Friday February 2nd at 10am
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June 12, 2018
Sharon and Mark,
I had your dad for my 4th, 5th, and 6th grade science teacher at Weston Elementary in Elkhart, IN in the mid 1950's. He and Mr. Mellish (Social Studies teacher), were the most innovative teachers I have ever experienced. I still remember many of his lessons because they were always hands-on projects. His enthusiasm was boundless!
I also remember walking home for lunch down the same street and chatting away, which was a real treat!. Eventually, Sharon, you joined us. I remember how excited we were when Mark was born. It was soon afterward that your family moved to California. I recently reconnected with Mr. Mellish in Elkhart and fully intended to write your dad a letter of joyful appreciation. I'm sorry I missed that opportunity. I am now a retired teacher with a love for teaching science and social studies.
Your dad was truly an inspiration to all the lives he touched. I'm so glad he touched mine.
In Sympathy,
Barbara (Thompson) Duch
Fort Wayne, IN
Jim Bisi
February 4, 2018
I am terribly sorry to lose a great and cherished friend. As I promised Henry, I will always knock twice on the grave marker
when I visit.
Marylou Heiser
January 28, 2018
I did not know your Father personally, but I feel like I did. I am Jim's sister from Pennsylvania and I knew of Henry from Jim speaking of their many breakfast times together. I know Jim will miss that special time but Henry will never be forgotten by his breakfast buddy. Please accept my sincerest sympathy to all your family members.
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