December 17, 2015
Howard W. Rose, Sr., 88; of Fulton died Thursday at Seneca Hill Manor, Volney surrounded by his family. Mr. Rose was born in Fulton to the late Howard and Nellie (Sivers) Rose. He remained a life resident of Fulton. Mr. Rose was a United States Veteran having served in the Army Air Force during WWII. He was the recipient of the WW II Victory Medal, and Army of Occupation Medal. He later retired from D&K Machine Shop, Fulton. Mr. Rose was pre-deceased by his wife Sonia Rose in 1982, siblings: Charles Rose in 2004, Ralph Rose in 2004, Glenn Rose in 2003, Theresa Miner in 1985, Burton Rose in 2006 and grandson Lawrence Seeley in 2008. Mr. Rose is survived by his companion Eileen “Jackie” Usakewicz of Syracuse, NY; 5 children: Howard (Christine) Rose Jr., of Baldwinsville, Michael (Ann) R. Rose of Fulton, Roxanne (Martin) Ingleston of TX, Leslie (Lawrence) Seeley of Baldwinsville, NY; and Melodie (Anthony) Squitieri of FL, his sister Leona Abrams of OK, 14 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday at the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., with Rev. Sandra Rude officiating. Burial will be held in Mt. Adnah Cemetery, Fulton. Calling hours will be conducted Saturday from Noon to 2:00 PM at the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 West Second St. S. Fulton, NY.