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Abby Rose died on Friday, September 14, 2007 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on July 26, 1921, in Waukegan, IL, to Louis and Bertha Rose. He lived most of his life in the Waukegan area, moved to NM in 2002. Abby was a long-time business man in Waukegan and was active in community affairs. He was a charter member of the Little Fort Illinois and Albuquerque Northeast Lions Clubs, as well as the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Jewish War Veterans. He served in the Army in WWII, serving in the 12th Armored Division on France. He was injured in combat in 1945, receiving the Purple Heart. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Grace and his three children, sons; Louis Rose and wife Beverly Russell of Santa Fe; Bernard of Round Lake, IL; daughter, Roberta Rose and special friend Gabriel Lovato of Albuquerque; three grandchildren; Jennifer and husband Tom Lachermeier of Minneapolis, MN, Erik Rose and wife Linda of Centerville, GA and Michael Rose of MN. He is also survived by his brothers; Sam of Walnut Creek, CA; David of Lake Forest, IL and William of Lindenhurst, IL. He was preceded in death by his brother, Meyer and sisters; Shirley Kaplan and Marilyn Reynolds. He loved to fish and enjoyed his many fishing trips to Canada and Florida. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 17, at French Mortuary Lomas Chapel at 10500 Lomas Blvd., NW, with burial at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. The family request that donations be given in lieu of flowers to the Albuquerque Northeast Lions Club or any local Lions Club, or any local non-profit hospice organization. We would like to thank the team from Ambercare and Home Care Assistance for their exceptional help and support. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
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