James Rose Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Rose (Agawam, Massachusetts), born in Utica, New York, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on February 24, 2026 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Rose to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph L. Rose and Ida Mae Stoeber Rose; his brothers, Peter and Michael Rose; and his pet Colby.
He is survived by: his wife Alice Louise Kirchofer of Herkimer; his children, Jim Rose (Louise) of Cheshire, MA, Kevin Rose (Reiko) of Magnolia, TX, Robert Rose of Pittsfield, MA, Steven Rose (Carol) of East Bridgewater, MA, Kristine Rose (Tom Ryan) of Pittsfield, MA, Walter Rose (Rena) of Pittsfield, MA, Kellie Ferguson (Charles) of Arlington, VA and Karole Rose (Richard Kerr) of North Easton, MA.; his grandchildren, Mitsuko, Caitlin, Shane (Erin), Megan (Shane), Nicholas, Alexander, Ashley, Alicia (Henry), Jesse (Leanne), Jenna (Ryan), Trey, Quinn, Liliana and Ryan; his great grandchildren, Katarina, Sam, Kinslee, Mariana, Jordan, Kennedy, Grace James, Stella, Thaddeus, Adrian, Rosie and Carter; and his sister Sharon Rose of Pittsfield, MA..
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jim's honor to "HospiceCare in the Berkshires, Inc." or "USS Forrestal Association, Inc." in care of the Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St. Pittsfield, MA 01201.
