Antolin Rosado, 73, of New Bedford died Thursday, December 5, 2019 at home surrounded by his family after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Lydia (Ortiz) Rosado.
Born in Corozal, Puerto Rico, son of the late Octavio and Antonia (Negron Marrero) Rosado, he had lived in New Bedford for many years.
He was formerly employed as a machine operator at Johnson and Johnson for many years until his retirement.
Antolin loved gardening, playing guitar and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife Lydia; two daughters, Felicita Giraldo-Rosado and her husband Johnny and Melissa Mejias and her husband David; six grandchildren; and many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
His Funeral will be held on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 9 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, followed by his Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at St. James Church at 10 AM. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Thursday, December 12, 2019 from 4-8 PM. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.