Anita Ruth Rosen was born July 14, 1926, in Far Rockaway, New York and grew up in Brooklyn. Anita was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Bernie Rosen, and her brother Jesse Greenberg. Surviving are her children, Jeffrey Rosen (Carol), Seth Rosen (Melinda) and Lise Howard (Bill); eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two nieces and a nephew. She was a devoted daughter and sister, a wonderful wife and a great mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Anita graduated from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn with a degree in fine art. She then worked as a medical illustrator until marriage. After living in Pawhuska and Tulsa, Oklahoma, she and Bernie settled down in Little Silver where they raised their three children. It is also where she raised her beloved Great Dane Claudius. They summered in Far Rockaway beach, where she was happiest. While raising her family, she was also very involved in charitable work, especially with the New Jersey Federation of Women’s Clubs. She was a member of the NJFWC for over 50 years and held several important offices within the organization.
Anita will be fondly remembered for her open-hearted spirit and the generous donation of her time and artistry throughout her entire life.
There will be no services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Anita Rosen’s name to the NJ Federation of Women’s Clubs, 55 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
The article originally appeared in the January 6 – 12, 2022 print edition of The Two River Times.
