Jack Leopold Rossen

Jack Leopold Rossen (Yankel ben Gedalia v Breindel), 91, died on Thurs., March 25, 2021. Born in Detroit, MI, Jack lived in Short Hills, NJ for 30 years before moving to Springfield, NJ six years ago. He received a Bachelor’s in Mathematics and Master's in Biochemistry from George Washington University, a Master’s degree from Columbia University in Chemical Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Food Science from Rutgers University. He worked as director of R&D Engineering for Kraft Foods from 1975 to 1985 and then as Professor and Associate Director of CAFT at Rutgers. He was an active member and choir member of Temple Sinai in Summit, and enjoyed restoring furniture. His greatest passions were for his family, for his singing, and for his vision of a society based on respect by all and for all. He believed in a Judaism that embodied this vision.

Beloved husband of Selma for 66 years, loving father of Michael Rossen (Kate Troast), Deborah Rossen-Knill (the late David Knill, partner Larry Oheron), and Barry Rossen (Lisa), devoted grandfather of Elena and Julia Rossen, Ari and Josh Knill, and Alex and Anna Rossen, cherished brother of Rita Goldman (the late Marvin), Geri Rossen (the late Jim Goldner) and Judy Dworkin (Don), and special brother-in-law to Edith Shapiro (the late Harris and Sol).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack’s memory to a charity of your choice.

Shiva will be held on Zoom on Monday, March 29th at 6:30 pm.

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Zecher tzadik l’vracha.

May his memory forever be a blessing.