ROCK ISLAND - Rosetta (Rich) Moskowitz, born February 2, 1922, formerly of Rock Island, died at Avow Hospice in Naples, Fla., February 16, 2009. Services will be held Wednesday, February 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the Tri-City Jewish Center, 2715 30th Street in Rock Island, with burial following at Hebrew Cemetery. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, Rock Island is assisting the family.
Rosetta was the daughter of Max and Bessie (Margolis) Rich, growing up in DeWitt, Iowa, and East Moline. In 1949 Rosetta married Benne Alter in Moline. They welcomed son Mark and daughter Ann. After Mr. Alter's death, Rosetta married Jack J. Moskowitz, and their family grew with the births of Charles and Samuel. They were married for 41 years.
Rosetta graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island. She taught in the Rock Island Public Schools at the former Franklin Junior High School, where she also served as Dean of Girls. She was active in many community organizations over the years; education, social equality and interfaith relations where the focus of much of her work. As a member of the Tri-City Jewish Center, Rosetta collaborated in the writing of musical productions to raise money for the synagogue and for B?nai B?rith. She and Jack were passionate supporters of Israel.
Before retiring to Cape Coral, Fla., Jack and Rosetta wintered in Sanibel Island for many years. The originator of the "Sanibel Stoop," Rosetta was an avid collector of sea shells, becoming an authority on miniature shells and teaching countless young people using her amazing collection. Following Jack's death in 1996, Rosetta moved to the Bentley Village life care community in Naples. Her many activities at Bentley Village included tutoring numerous new English speakers, editing the community newspaper and participating in a weekly political discussion group.
Survivors include four children, Mark (Louise) of Naples; Ann (Alan) Meyers of Pewaukee, Wis.; Charles (Melissa) of Rock Island; and Sam (Jodi) of Baltimore, Md. She is further survived by five grandchildren, Michael, Sarah, Jeremy, Lindsey and Daniel; and one great-grandchild, Liam.
Donations can be made in Rosetta's memory to Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105 or to a Jewish charity of your choice.
Rosetta was the daughter of Max and Bessie (Margolis) Rich, growing up in DeWitt, Iowa, and East Moline. In 1949 Rosetta married Benne Alter in Moline. They welcomed son Mark and daughter Ann. After Mr. Alter's death, Rosetta married Jack J. Moskowitz, and their family grew with the births of Charles and Samuel. They were married for 41 years.
Rosetta graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island. She taught in the Rock Island Public Schools at the former Franklin Junior High School, where she also served as Dean of Girls. She was active in many community organizations over the years; education, social equality and interfaith relations where the focus of much of her work. As a member of the Tri-City Jewish Center, Rosetta collaborated in the writing of musical productions to raise money for the synagogue and for B?nai B?rith. She and Jack were passionate supporters of Israel.
Before retiring to Cape Coral, Fla., Jack and Rosetta wintered in Sanibel Island for many years. The originator of the "Sanibel Stoop," Rosetta was an avid collector of sea shells, becoming an authority on miniature shells and teaching countless young people using her amazing collection. Following Jack's death in 1996, Rosetta moved to the Bentley Village life care community in Naples. Her many activities at Bentley Village included tutoring numerous new English speakers, editing the community newspaper and participating in a weekly political discussion group.
Survivors include four children, Mark (Louise) of Naples; Ann (Alan) Meyers of Pewaukee, Wis.; Charles (Melissa) of Rock Island; and Sam (Jodi) of Baltimore, Md. She is further survived by five grandchildren, Michael, Sarah, Jeremy, Lindsey and Daniel; and one great-grandchild, Liam.
Donations can be made in Rosetta's memory to Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105 or to a Jewish charity of your choice.
ROCK ISLAND - Rosetta (Rich) Moskowitz, born February 2, 1922, formerly of Rock Island, died at Avow Hospice in Naples, Fla., February 16, 2009. Services will be held Wednesday, February 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the Tri-City Jewish Center, 2715 30th Street in Rock Island, with burial following at Hebrew Cemetery. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, Rock Island is assisting the family.
Rosetta was the daughter of Max and Bessie (Margolis) Rich, growing up in DeWitt, Iowa, and East Moline. In 1949 Rosetta married Benne Alter in Moline. They welcomed son Mark and daughter Ann. After Mr. Alter's death, Rosetta married Jack J. Moskowitz, and their family grew with the births of Charles and Samuel. They were married for 41 years.
Rosetta graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island. She taught in the Rock Island Public Schools at the former Franklin Junior High School, where she also served as Dean of Girls. She was active in many community organizations over the years; education, social equality and interfaith relations where the focus of much of her work. As a member of the Tri-City Jewish Center, Rosetta collaborated in the writing of musical productions to raise money for the synagogue and for B?nai B?rith. She and Jack were passionate supporters of Israel.
Before retiring to Cape Coral, Fla., Jack and Rosetta wintered in Sanibel Island for many years. The originator of the "Sanibel Stoop," Rosetta was an avid collector of sea shells, becoming an authority on miniature shells and teaching countless young people using her amazing collection. Following Jack's death in 1996, Rosetta moved to the Bentley Village life care community in Naples. Her many activities at Bentley Village included tutoring numerous new English speakers, editing the community newspaper and participating in a weekly political discussion group.
Survivors include four children, Mark (Louise) of Naples; Ann (Alan) Meyers of Pewaukee, Wis.; Charles (Melissa) of Rock Island; and Sam (Jodi) of Baltimore, Md. She is further survived by five grandchildren, Michael, Sarah, Jeremy, Lindsey and Daniel; and one great-grandchild, Liam.
Donations can be made in Rosetta's memory to Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105 or to a Jewish charity of your choice.
Rosetta was the daughter of Max and Bessie (Margolis) Rich, growing up in DeWitt, Iowa, and East Moline. In 1949 Rosetta married Benne Alter in Moline. They welcomed son Mark and daughter Ann. After Mr. Alter's death, Rosetta married Jack J. Moskowitz, and their family grew with the births of Charles and Samuel. They were married for 41 years.
Rosetta graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island. She taught in the Rock Island Public Schools at the former Franklin Junior High School, where she also served as Dean of Girls. She was active in many community organizations over the years; education, social equality and interfaith relations where the focus of much of her work. As a member of the Tri-City Jewish Center, Rosetta collaborated in the writing of musical productions to raise money for the synagogue and for B?nai B?rith. She and Jack were passionate supporters of Israel.
Before retiring to Cape Coral, Fla., Jack and Rosetta wintered in Sanibel Island for many years. The originator of the "Sanibel Stoop," Rosetta was an avid collector of sea shells, becoming an authority on miniature shells and teaching countless young people using her amazing collection. Following Jack's death in 1996, Rosetta moved to the Bentley Village life care community in Naples. Her many activities at Bentley Village included tutoring numerous new English speakers, editing the community newspaper and participating in a weekly political discussion group.
Survivors include four children, Mark (Louise) of Naples; Ann (Alan) Meyers of Pewaukee, Wis.; Charles (Melissa) of Rock Island; and Sam (Jodi) of Baltimore, Md. She is further survived by five grandchildren, Michael, Sarah, Jeremy, Lindsey and Daniel; and one great-grandchild, Liam.
Donations can be made in Rosetta's memory to Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105 or to a Jewish charity of your choice.
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