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Richard Rosencrans Obituary

Rosencrans, Richard J. SNYDERS LAKE Richard J. Rosencrans, age 60, beloved husband of Flora Highers Rosencrans, died on Saturday, May 23, 2015, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late James and Verda McNamara Rosencrans. He attended St. Jude the Apostle Elementary School and was a graduate of Averill Park High School, class of 1973. Rick worked as a self-employed contractor for many years. He was a longtime communicant of St. Jude the Apostle Church in Wynantskill and a member of the Bailey Mountain Fish and Game Club in Snyders Lake. He had a love for camping and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a car enthusiast and an avid motorcyclist. Survivors in addition to his wife include his children, Jane (Sean) Colfer of Malta and Melissa (Chris) Keoughan of Stillwater; a granddaughter, Vanessa Greaves of Snyders Lake; his brothers, James (Pat) Rosencrans of Albany, Robert (Mary) Rosencrans and Ronald (Eileen) Rosencrans, both of Snyders Lake; six grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and his faithful companion, Timmy, his Great Dane. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial Mass on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at 10:30 a.m., in St. Jude the Apostle Church, Wynantskill. Inurnment will be private to the family. Kindly omit flowers, donations to St. Jude the Apostle Church Memorial Fund, 43 Brookside Ave., Wynantskill, NY 12198, the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204 and/or the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144 in memory of Rick would be appreciated.

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Published by Albany Times Union from May 28 to May 29, 2015.

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Elaine Lennon

May 22, 2020

We miss Rick everyday.

Elaine Lennon

May 22, 2019

Still miss him dearly! Elaine misses his almost daily phone calls.

Bonnie Edmonds

May 30, 2015

I may be far away, but you all are always in my thoughts...

Ruth Lewis

May 30, 2015

Rick may your family find comfort in knowing you are at peace.Missed not seeing you at true value you are a great guy rest my friend

May 30, 2015

Ron and family, deepest sympathy for the passing of Rick. Godspeed, RuthAnn (LaMora) and Garry Brooks and Family

May 30, 2015

Flora, Bobby,Mary, Ron, Eileen, Jim & Pat,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers thru this tough time. Valerie Desposito

Diane Martin

May 29, 2015

So sorry about your loss Eileen and Ron and family.

Sue Shook

May 29, 2015

Flora and family- So sorry to hear about Rick's passing, thoughts and prayers for you all during this sad time.

Michael McDermott

May 29, 2015

So sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Ron may he rest in peace. My condolences to the rest of the family.

Donna Valenti

May 29, 2015

We are so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. Rick will always be remembered in our thoughts and prayers. The Valenti family

Joyce MacGilfrey-Chambers

May 29, 2015

Another one of the Synders Lake family has past...what a sad feeling! We were all so different but yet a community of close friends. You will be missed and remembered by all! Find peace...My thoughts and prayers to the entire Rosencrans Family!

L.A. Insurance Agency, Inc.

May 29, 2015

Ron, Eileen and Rosencrans Families,
We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lou, Matt and Christine

L.A. Insurance Agency, Inc.

May 29, 2015

Ron, Eileen and Families,
We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts are with all of you during this time.
Lou, Matt and Christine

Michele Thomas

May 29, 2015

Rick was such a good friend and I will miss him dearly.

Mark & Mary Ray

May 28, 2015

we had some GREAT times I will see you on the other side. I hope you don't mind if it takes a wile. love Mark & Mary

Bobby & Linda Roy

May 28, 2015

Thoughts and prayers are with the Rosencrans family.

Jeanne Orenstein And Family

May 28, 2015

Flora,
Our hearts go out to you and the family. We are so sorry for your loss.

Barbara Ryan

May 28, 2015

Flora, So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Janet Bradshaw

May 28, 2015

Flora,

So sorry for your loss, Rick was always there to lend a hand and his daily phone calls into the office will be missed.

Elaine & Brenda Lennon

May 28, 2015

There will be an empty place in our hearts forever. Rick had a huge heart and a devoted love for his Great Danes. We will miss him dearly.

Linda Seib

May 28, 2015

He was a very nice person will be missed....

Mary McDermott

May 28, 2015

Flora/Ron/Eileen and the Rosencrans Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and Rick are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Mary

Maureen Martinez

May 28, 2015

So sorry to hear of Rick's passing.
My heartfelt condolences to Flora, and the entire Rosencrans family.

F. Paul Dellio

May 28, 2015

Flora,

my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Take consolation in the fact that your love and care for Ric was exactly what he needed as he passed from here to eternal life.

Peace,

F. Paul Dellio

Nancy (O'Connor) McCann

May 28, 2015

To Flora & all of the Rosencrans family,

Sending you my heartfelt sympathy , so very sorry for your loss.

clifford clark jr

May 28, 2015

rip rick a friend that will be missed

Beth & Steve Sconfienza

May 28, 2015

Flora, Sissy and Timmy, We are so sorry for your lose. Rick will be missed by so many. there is a whole in my heart. I love you and will miss you my friend. flora, sissy I'm here. love you xx

sarah fox

May 28, 2015

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Cousin Drew

May 28, 2015

From the playpen to the grave Rick..You're the brother I never had.In my heart forever..Walk slow,I'll catch up

janet and meghan

May 28, 2015

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

May 28, 2015

You will always be with me in my heart Rick.Since the playpen till now you were the brother I never had.Walk slow buddy ..I'll catch up.

Tracy Ernest / Dufour

May 28, 2015

My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time

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