Robert "Bob" J. Rosentel

Robert “Bob” J. Rosentel, 85, of Hudson, NH died on Wednesday November 6th, 2013 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on December 2, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Martin and Elizabeth (Finn) Rosentel. Bob was predeceased by his loving wife, Rosaria “Sadie” Rosentel, and two brothers, Martin and Edward Rosentel. He served his country honorably during the Korean War in the US Army and was a member of the Hudson VFW, Post 48. He ran Bingo at the Veterans Hospital for many years. Bob was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 5162 in Hudson, and a 4th degree Knight in Assembly 1506. He is a Past Grand Knight of council 4565 in New City, NY. He was a former commander of the Catholic War Veterans, Post 1599 in Brooklyn. Bob was active with the Hudson Seniors and loved bowling with his league. Robert is survived by three sons, Robert W. Rosentel and wife Penny of Nashua, NH, William Rosentel and wife Lynn of Baldwinsville, NY and Stephen Rosentel and wife Judy of Sandy Hook, CT; a daughter, Elizabeth Hendrick and husband Jeff of Nashua, NH; ten grandchildren, Charles, Elizabeth, Dana, Amy, Patrick, Michael, Kathleen, Kristofer, Roe, and Kimberly; several nieces and nephews and many dear friends. Visiting Hours will be held on Tuesday November 12th from 4-7pm in the Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Ferry St., Hudson. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated the following morning, Wednesday November 13th, beginning at 10am in Blessed John XXIII Parish at St. John the Evangelist Church, 27 Library St., Hudson. (Visitors will meet at the church.) . Burial will take place at the NH State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen beginning promptly at 2pm that same afternoon. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that any donations be made to the Community Hospice House, c/o Home Health & Hospice, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 or the American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Dr. Suite 110, Bedford, NH 03110. To leave an online message of condolence, get directions, or simply more information, please visit www.dumontsullivan.com. The Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home in Hudson is in charge of arrangements.

Robert "Bob" J. Rosentel

December 2, 1927 - November 6, 2013