Obituary of Rose J. Gabelman

Rose J. Gabelman, 98, of Goshen formerly of Lake Ronkonkoma, NY died Sunday, June 29, 2008 at Orange Regional Medical Center-Arden Hill Campus in Goshen. Rose was born September 6, 1909 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of Anna and Martin Weisensee. She is survived by her daughters, Francine Scolza and husband Joe of Goshen, NY and Rose Heyder of Florida; son, Anthony R. Eck and 8 grandchildren, Jackii, Samantha, Barbara, Roy, Nancy, Scott, Steven and Donna We have certainly all been blessed to have had Rose in our lives. At the age of 98, she continued to be the woman of independence and frankness we loved and respected. Please remember the good times, her laughter, her wit, the enjoyment in her pastimes of playing the ponies games of penny-ante polka when friends and family gathered; rooting her Yankees, her Islanders; the love she had for dance and music, her strong faith in God, and the love and friendship she shared with so many. She never said Good-Bye only So Long . for now. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 2, 2008 from 6-9 pm at the Donovan Funeral Home, 82 South Church St. Goshen. The Funeral Service will be held Thursday, July 3, at 10:00 am in the Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale on Thursday. Contributions may be made in Roses name to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220. Arrangements under the care of the Donovan Funeral Home, Goshen. For directions or to leave the family a personal condolence please visit donovanfunerals.com