David Rosen, 88

David Lionel Rosen passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 11, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born on June 7, 1936, in London, England. In January 1957, David entered the Merchant Marine Navy, where he worked as a pastry baker. After being discharged, he was sponsored to come to America and became the pastry baker at Widoff’s Bakery, in Worcester, Massachusetts. He was also highly involved in the Masonic Lodge for over 55 years and held the position of Worshipful Master Mason. He also received the Veterans Medal.

David married the love of his life, Joan Gesualdi Rosen, in 1961. They were married for 51 years until her passing in 2012. He is survived by his children: son, Jeffrey Rosen and his wife, Amy Rosen, of Johnston; son, Gregg Rosen and his wife, Pamela Rosen, of Warwick; son, Robert Rosen and his wife, Michaelle Rosen, of Taunton, Massachusetts; and daughter, Melissa Rosen, of Paxton, Massachusetts.

David is also survived by his nine grandchildren: Luis Colon; Jessica Colon; Kaitlyn Rosen and her husband, Douglas Michaels; Zachary Rosen and his wife, Brittany Rosen; Melanie Rosen; Tessie Taylor and her husband, William Taylor; Robert Rosen II; Jacob Rosen and Alex Rosen. He also had three great-grandchildren: Josi and Lola Rosen, and Kennedy Rosen-Michaels. His family was his whole life, and he loved them more than anything.

Donations may be made to the Rosen Cancer Awareness Fund. Donations may be mailed to the Division of University Advancement, Worcester State University, 486 Chandler St., Worcester, MA 01602.