Peter H. Roosa's Obituary
Peter H. Roosa, 69, passed away November 17, 2016. A veteran of the United States Navy, he is survived by his wife Marjorie Roosa; daughter, Meg Smith (Brian); son, David Roosa; and grandchildren, Taylor Smith and Morgan Roosa. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Marist College and was a retired National Sales Manager for International Paper. Mr. Roosa was an avid golfer and member of Memphis National Golf Club and St. George’s Episcopal Church. For many years, he coached and refereed recreational soccer and enjoyed traveling. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Monday, November 21 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will take place at St. James’ Episcopal Church in Hyde Park, NY at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to either the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38119 “Celebrating Life… Behind the Stone Wall”.
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