Obituary of Henry Rosenberger JR

Henry V. Rosenberger, Jr., 73, of Linden St. died Friday, June 19, 2009, at Ellis Hospital, after a long illness. Henry was born in Albany, the son of Henry and Pauline Harris Rosenberger. He was a graduate of Vincentian High School. Henry was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving for six years and had also been in the Reserves. He had been a printer for the Daily Gazette, retiring in 1997 with 28 years. He was a longtime communicant of St. Luke's Church. Henry is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joan Senez Rosenberger; one daughter, Donna (William) Brand of Duanesburg; daughter-in-law, "Chell" Rosenberger of Schenectady; a sister and brother, Rita Hamm of Wynantskill and Peter (Judy) Rosenberger of Colonie; five grandchildren, Danielle, Amanda, and Benjamin Brand and Michael Paul, Jr. and Mariah Paige Rosenberger; and many nieces and nephews. Henry was predeceased by his son, Michael P. Rosenberger, Sr.; and a sister and a brother-in-law, Margaret Rosenberger and George Hamm. Funeral service Thursday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Luke's Church (1241 State St., Schenectady) where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be in Park View Cemetery, Schenectady. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 3 Winner Circle, Albany, NY 12205.