In Taunton, November 19, 2008 Edward R. died after a brief illness at the age of 73. Edward was the husband of Paulette (Strojny) Rozen. He was born in Providence, R.I. to his late parents Albert & Viola (Cirard) Rozen. Edward has lived in Taunton the last 30 years and in Riverside, R.I. prior to that. Edward served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Army. He was employed as a bus driver for Bonanza Bus Lines for over 40 years. He is a member of Post#10 American Legion in Riverside, R.I. Edward loved fishing, especially shell fishing and scuba diving. Besides his wife Paulette, Edward leaves his children Christopher & Laurie Rozen of Riverside, R.I. and the late Michael Rozen. His step children Jeffrey Strojny of Dighton, Jill Tigano of North Dartmouth and Jennifer Strojny of Taunton. Edward also had seven grandchildren. His brother Robert Rozen of East Lyme. CT. A Funeral home service will be held at the O'Keefe-Wade Funeral Home 70 Washington St. Taunton Monday, Nov. 24th at 11am. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Sun. from 5-7pm. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Taunton.