ABRAHAM P ROCKWOOD 84 YEARS OLDAbraham P Rockwood of Needham, died on Monday Jan 20th at the Avery Manor Nursing Home in Needham. Born in Brookline MA, he was a graduate of M.I.T. and received his B.S. degree in Civil Engineering in 1940 and his Masters Degree in Structural Engineering in 1946. He was a retired Structural engineer from Maurice A Reidy Engineers. During the WW11 he served as a Master Sergeant from 1940-1945 as an Aircraft Master Gunner. He was active in the Boy scouts and a Packmaster in the Cub Scouts. Mr. Rockwood was a member of the Needham Retired Men’s Club, and the clubs bowling league, Past President of the New England Gladiola Society and past Vice President of the Rhode Island Gladiola Society. Beloved husband of the late Jean (MacLachlan) Rockwood. He is survived by his sons, John M Rockwood and his wife Suzanne of Auburn N.H., Brahm P and his wife Susan of Needham, Richard F and his wife Mary of Westford MA, and his daughter Susan E Layman of Needham. He was the brother of Lois Eckhardt of Ft. Myers Fl and the late Mary Jenette McNall. Dear grandfather of Jared Layman, John Rockwood, Keith Rockwood, Colin Rockwood and Anne Rockwood. Mr. Rockwood is also survived by 1 Nephew and 2 Nieces. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday Feb. 1 at 11:30 A.M. from the Newton Cemetery Chapel, 791 Walnut St. Newton Ma. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., 40 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701 or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by the Eaton Funeral Home of Needham