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PETER Rosché Obituary
Peter Stein Rosché "Tonton"(Age 69)
Passed away on September 6, 2019. Son of Marie S. and Theodore R. Rosché, brother of Timothy (Sadio), nephew of Dorothy Wynne (Leonard), cousin of Mark Newbold (Judy) and Michael Newbold, uncle of Peter W (Dionne), Madelaine (Ricardo), and Marie-Sadio (Marco); great-uncle of Pierre, Ellis, Zoe, Norah, and Summer. Raised in Claremont, CA and Kensington, MD. Graduated from Kensington ES, Kensington Junior High, Walter Johnson High School, Tufts University. Founder and director for 35 years at Angier After School Program (K-5) Waban, MA. Memorial service to be in Boston, MA at a later date. Peter was a voracious reader, lover of all kinds of music (he owned thousands of recordings), intelligent, raconteur, lover of all people, upbeat, and devoted to his family.
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Ron C
November 21, 2024
Both my daughters were privileged to spend several years at Angier after school with Peter. He was wonderful and kind to them. We were very sad to hear about his passing.
-Ron Curtis
Brian Ives
October 1, 2024
So saddened to have come across. Simply put there was no one like Peter. I had the opportunity of being a student in the Angier after school program that Peter ran. Years later after graduating high school and then even graduating college, I would go back to Angier and when peter would see me he would yell out" Brian Ives". He would proceed to ask me how my family was and even remembering the kids I hung out with at
Angier After care and would ask if I was still in touch with them. Peter knew me well as the shy kid who always was ready to go home and would be out looking for either my parents or my aunt to pick me up. I think the truest example of Peter's life was at his retirement party. I watched people who were older then me go up to Peter and he was talking to them like he had them in the Angier after school program just yesterday. Those people by the way that he would be chatting with had kids of their own that Peter got to also mentor. I again simply say there was no one else like Peter. My thoughts and prayers go out to Peter. However, every time I think of Peter, I can't help but have a big smile on my face. One incredible man with an incredible life!
Avery Bargar
September 13, 2023
I still think of Peter often-every time I work with kids and it goes well, I always have Peter to thank. He taught me my whole approach to elementary school teaching. Rest In Peace, Peter. What an honor to have known you for 25 years-as your student, a visitor, then an occasional employee, and an admirer of your one of a kind soul.
Janet
December 30, 2022
Tonight I was listening to Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks and thinking about Peter. Although no one will read this (as I write at the very end of 2022) I´m glad that the fact that he was so very clear in my mind is going out into the world. He was a one off, and I am grateful to have known him well for a time.
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Peter Scafidi
September 13, 2022
I had the honor and the pleasure of woking with Peter for 12 years. We could not have been more different people, yet we became the best of friends. There was nothing I would not have done to help Peter in any way I could. I honor Peter's memory every day by making my 9's the same way he made his, and every time I write that 9 on my white board in the gym, I think of my friend. Continue to RIP Peter, you are missed every day and you will never be forgotten
Frank Titus
March 27, 2022
RIP Peter.
Laura Cohen Romano
November 29, 2020
I worked with Peter at AASP for a couple of years in the early 1980's. Not that many people from such a short amount of time and that long ago leave a lasting impression, but he did. A big storyteller, a big laugh, and most of all, a big heart. I'm sad I didn't make the effort to get back in touch. May his memory be for a blessing...I know it will.
Caroline Parr
May 4, 2020
So very, very sorry.
Henry Bodkin
October 16, 2019
Peter was a blazing light in an uncertain world. Newton families have lost a kind and passionate man who truly loved his work. I was his loving student as a child and his admiring peer as an adult.
Sue Sand
September 27, 2019
My children attended the Angier After School program for 11 years. Without Peter's care, support and dedication to their development, I would never have been able to pursue my career. Peter created and directed a "village" that families clamored to join because his kindness, creativity and enthusiasm made it a wonderful and safe space to grow up in. The S-G's are so grateful for Peter's influence on our lives. He was a very good man and will be missed
Peter the gift giver- a birthday hat with a cup postcard
Babs Vitale
September 23, 2019
Peter with Babs at AASP- a few of the kids in the foreground
Babs Vitale
September 23, 2019
Petey was my AASP work husband. He taught me lessons in imagination, creativity and equanimity... and how to fold an origami peace crane. Petey, wherever you are, know that the AASP Rosche's Neighborhood lives on in our love for you. Love, love, love to your spirit as it journeys through the ether of eternity my beloved
most-est, best-est work husband ever!
Alyson Lee
September 23, 2019
So very, very sad at this news: such a loss for an entire community of lively kids and extremely lucky parents who had the good fortune of having Peter in our lives! A larger than life presence and wonderful guy. Peter, thank you for the kindness, guidance and joy you brought to my kids. You made such an impact. And to his family, May the knowledge of his positive influence on so many be a comfort during this difficult time. - Charlotte, Margaret and Jimmy-Bill's Mom
Peter Scafidi
September 21, 2019
I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend. I worked with Peter for 12 years. I will never forget his passion and love for his work. He helped me to become the educator I am today and I am eternally greatful to him. Rest in Peace my friend
Sam Rogers
September 21, 2019
Peter helped shape me. He was presence in my life 5 days a week for 7 years. Some of my fondest memories are listening to him read stories to a room full of kids. He will be dearly missed for everything he gave to many and for who he was.
Peter with another longtime AASP teacher
Avery Bargar
September 20, 2019
I'm shockedI ran into Peter just a few months ago in NYC. I loved Peter since he was my after school teacher when I was five, to when he hired me as a substitute teacher at Angier After School when I was twenty four. He was one of a kindwarm, hilarious, philosophical, and the world's most cultured lover of hot sauces. What a mensch. Too young to go.
September 20, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Beth Dawson Staehle
September 19, 2019
So sorry to hear this news. It's been forever, but enjoyed hanging with Pete and Tim at the Kensington house, the farm, and Pete kindly put a friend and I up at his place in Boston many years ago. He was everything the obituary says and a kind soul. Thoughts are with the family.
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