Paul A. Rosa, Jr., 85, of Center Township passed away at home surrounded by his family on August 28, 2024.
Paul was raised in Aliquippa and graduated from St. Veronica High School in Ambridge. In 1956, Paul embarked on his career at J & L Steel in Aliquippa. His strong sense of duty led him to serve his country in the U.S. Navy. Upon his honorable discharge, Paul returned to J & L Steel and eventually retired from U.S. Steel in 2003, after 45 years of dedicated service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul A. Sr. and Gladys Rosa, his brother, John Leo Rosa, his sister, Mary Ellen Drew and his niece Sue Rosa. He is survived by seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and his sister, Kathryn (late Bill) Hetzer, remained an important part of his life, as did his many feline friends, who were a source of comfort and companionship.
He and his cherished wife, Carol L. Rosa, were united in marriage on June 11, 1960, at St. Titus Catholic Church in Aliquippa. Their union was blessed with six children: Karen A. Rosa, Patricia L. Rosa, Nancy L. Rosa (Gary Webster), Paul A. Rosa III (Beth), Sarah E. Baker, and Daniel L. Rosa (Christie). Born in the close-knit community of Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, Paul’s life was one marked by dedication to his family, service to his country, and a love for the great outdoors.
An avid outdoorsman, Paul found solace in the tranquility of nature. He loved to fish and hunt, passions that he shared with fellow members of the Aliquippa Bucktail Sportsman Club. His commitment to the club was evident in his service as a director and his membership in the Midland Sportsman Club.
A memorial mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 3rd at 10 a.m. at St Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Center Township where he was a member. Military honors will be provided by the Beaver County Special Unit following the mass. Burial will take place on Thursday, Sept 5th at 1:30 pm at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville.
The family has suggested memorial contributions be made in Paul’s memory, if desired to the Beaver County Special Unit, c/o American Legion Post #580, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Monaca, PA, 15061.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.