BERKLEY- Benjamin F. “Ben” Rose, husband of the late Shirley M. (Bernier) Rose, born October 2, 1921, died peacefully at the Life Care Center of Raynham on Aug. 1, 2014, following a period of failing health.
He was 92.
Born in Berkley, he was the son of the late Joseph and Zona (Peel) Rose.
Ben was a lifelong resident of Berkley and graduated from New Bedford Vocational Technical High School.
A WW II Veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force, he had held the rank of Second Lieutenant.
He later co-owned and operated Hadrose Builders and later Hadrose Well Drilling of Berkley, with his late business partner Stanley Hadro.
He most enjoyed spending time at The American Legion, Post 121 of Berkley, where he was a lifetime member and Past Commander, a.k.a. “The Raffle Master”.
Ben was an avid hunter, enjoyed snowmobiling, and was a flight instructor at the former Myricks and King’s airports for many years.
Survivors include two sons, Benjamin F. Rose, Jr. and his wife Jeanette; Jeffrey J. Rose and his wife Gina, all of Berkley; a daughter, Sheila and her husband Herman M. Lopez, Jr. of Berkley; two brothers, Joseph Rose, Jr. and Patrick Rose, both of CA.
Ben is survived by his six grandchildren; Laurie Sirois, Scott Rose, Derek Rose, Lonnie Lopez, Krystal Cote, and Zachary Rose, all of whom he cherished.
He is also survived by six great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and many nieces and nephews.
He was also brother of the late James, Harold, Kenneth, Eugene and Robert Rose.
Funeral Services will be held at the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Thursday, Aug. 7th at 11 a.m.
Burial will follow at Fox Cemetery in Berkley.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, Aug. 6th from 5 to 8p.m.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.