'60 Classmates:

It's with great sorrow I must inform you that a truly remarkable classmate of ours, Dave Rose, has passed away after a short but valiant struggle with cancer.  The following obituary, prepared by his family, tells an extended story that was Dave's life.  Those of us who got to know Dave in school, and then watched as he lived a life fashioned to express the central tenants of his Catholic faith ⏤ to help and serve others, especially those in need ⏤ will remember a man of special virtue, character and purpose.  Since 1985, Dave was a member of the Class of 1960 Reunion Committee.  We shall miss Dave.  John

Obituary for David Rose:

David Marshall Rose

Jan. 21, 1942 - June 29, 2018

Resident of Alameda

David Marshall Rose passed away peacefully on June 29, 2018, in Alameda, after a brave battle with cancer. He was born in Oakland, California in 1942, and was preceded in death by his father, George Francis Rose and his mother, Berit Linom Rose.

Dave attended Bishop O’Dowd High School and Armstrong College. He retired after 32 years as a Kaiser Permanente executive as Director of Financial Reporting/Funding.

Dave served for 41 years at St. Philip Neri, Alameda, in various lay positions including President of Parish Council.

Dave was a charter member of the St. Philip Neri Boy Scouts of America Troop 78. He was a 60-year member of the Boy Scouts of America, Alameda Council, as well as a 45-year member of the Boy Scouts board, earning the prestigious Silver Beaver Award.

Dave was a longtime member of Italian Catholic Federation ⏤ Branch 10, serving the ICF in numerous capacities. He earned the Pope John XXIII Award, the highest honor given to a layperson in the Italian Catholic Federation, for his years of dedicated service to others.

Dave was a wonderful person who donated thousands of hours to the Alameda community during his long and happy life of giving. He was a steadfast Oakland Raider fan since the team’s inception in 1960.

Dave is survived by his loving sisters, Barbara Payne (Jerry, decd.) and Patricia Kennedy (John), as well as his adored nieces and nephews: Linda Rose Payne, Tess Payne Rohan, Mary Payne-Omohundro, Karen Kennedy Bjeletich, Matthew Kennedy, and David Kennedy; sons Whitney Gaunt (deceased), James McGee (Kristina) and Erick Waddington (Carmen) as well as grandson Paul Waddington; Godsons David Kennedy and Mark Hobson (Leigh).

Dave acted as a foster parent and mentor to many young people throughout the years, including Michael Pang, Rafael Garcia, Larry Smith (deceased), Chris Wong, Charles Travenia, Peter Travenia, Jessica Travenia, Jacob Travenia, Niko Aumua, Sean Ramsey, Cole Blankenship, Matt Jones, Qaise Shaghasi, Braulio Aramburo, Silvio Mora, Tim Watanabe, Giovanni Campos, Donte Cullins, Miles Jones, Jonathan Pfifer, Emilio Garcia-Sanchez, Safi Hasseeb, Jesse Groves, Keith Murray, Marco Gonzalez, the Norris girls (Hope, Michaela, Sarah, Kate and Anne), the Henderson’s (Charlie, John, Tom, and Mary) and Maggie Hobson Caracciolo.

Rosary to be held on Friday, July 13, 2018 at St. Philip Neri Church, 3100 Van Buren St. Alameda, CA 94501: viewing 5:30 - 7:00 and Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Philip Neri Church. Reception to follow Mass in church hall.

Donations can be made in Dave’s name to Bishop O’Dowd Class of 1960 Scholarship Fund; Boy Scouts of America, Alameda Council; St. Joseph’s Grammar School; Hanna Boys Center; Alameda Meals on Wheels; or St. Philip Neri Grammar School.