Tomorrow is your birthday, my friend. I miss our regular Friday evening chats as you finished your work week and as I drove to the mountains for the weekend. I miss hearing about your adventures in Indochina with Jason. I could tell your buttons popped with pride at his successes. 

You were as good a friend and confidant as a anyone could wish for.

Yer pal,
Bruce

Well big brother, it's been three (3) years since you left us. Not a day goes by that I do not think of you. I know that you are watching over us, with Ariel, Akina and Tiandra by your side. I also know that Megan is next you and the two of you are having deep, meaningful conversation on current events. Please give her a kiss and tell her that Daddy loves her and always will. I miss you big brother.  Love, Little Brother (aka Boo Bear).

Chuck was our neighbor for many years. We would always talk outside when he was walking the dog. Now Jason has move in to make another great neighbor Chuck we miss you so much

I think of you often.  I think it's pretty cool that the building on the premises of the main Thornton Police Department  has your name on it. What a tribute to an amazing man. You are missed Chuck. 

It's hard to believe you've been gone for two years. It seems like only yesterday you were teasing me, tickling me, playing practical jokes on me but all the while, still being my big brother; looking out for me, helping me when times were tough, and celebrating with me in the good times. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you and your niece Megan; yes, we lost Megan to cancer too - 9 months after you left us. It has not been easy but I know you two are together looking down on the entire family.  Forever in my heart and soul. Your little brother, Jonathan (aka Boo Bear).

I first became close friends with Chuck when he came to NJ to go to Rutgers. As his mother's close friend and fellow journalism enthusiast, I really had fun with Chuck. His career path, love of justice, his courage, and his compassion for humanity (including his four legged friends) never wavered. He and I both delivered eulogies at his mother's funeral. Even after that, Chuck always visited me whenever he came back to NJ. We enjoyed trips to Colorado, especially his 50th birthday celebration. Jason is and was an exceptional young man who I watched grow up from an amazing child to a very gifted man. Chuck's pride and love for his son knew no boundaries. I am so glad that he married, and that Chuck was here for that. I love you Chuck and will forever feel the vacuum of your loss

Our hearts are broken with the passing of our good friend chuck.  So many memories throughout the years, Holidays, celebrations, concerts, Ball games, too many to list them all.  It was a privilege and an honor to have Chuck in our lives for the time we were allowed.
The memories will stay in our hearts forever and you will never be forgotten good friend.
We love you Chuck Rose.

Peter and Holly Fair
 

I met Chuck in 1979 and both of us were young lawyers. We became pretty good friends over the next ten years or so and it's probably best that I don't recount too many of our escapades. Chuck was one of those people who genuinely cared about the people that he met. He was kind and considerate, and always had that smile on his face. He was indeed a person who made the world a better place for everyone that he touched. I feel very blessed to have had Chuck in my life and to have been in his. 

 I probably did a dozen or so muni cases in front of him and it was always clear that he was a very decent man determined not to indulge any black robe fantasies of inflated self-worth.  Ever.  

Thank G-d for the "East German guards" who detained him for 4 hours when he was 16 years old and gave him a lifelong lesson in the fine points of why to never abuse power. 

Thank you Judge Rose for your decency.  Know that you are missed.

R.I.P.

Vicki and I were so blessed to have Chuck as our neighbor for many years  Every night I would see him walking his dogs and we would talk about all kinds of issues. As you can imagine Chuck was very intelligent and I’d love to pick his brain on many different issues.  He loved his family very much and always wanted the best for them.  We miss him so much in the neighborhood and will miss that smile and wave 

I am heartbroken to learn of your death, my dear cousin Chuck. Our fathers, A"H, grew up together and we saw each other as children and young adults, but sadly not much as adults.

I learned more about you reading your obituary than I knew. This is sad. And also heartwarming to know we could have shared many stories together.

May you now rest in peace and adjudicate all of the injustices in the Next World, as you so feverishly attempted to do in this world.

With love,

Cousin Doug

My treasured memories of Chuck go back to our teen years back in our hometown of Gardner, MA. Chuck was a very competitive baseball and football player. Additionally, Chuck was the leader of our 5 member basement rock band of the late 1960's. He was an accomplished key board player and loved to sing, He was able to get our band booked at many local venues (fun days). Chuck was always on his game and was a friend you could always count on. As time has passed I've often wondered  where Chuck's journeys in life had brought him. I am so sorry to hear of his loss. To his family and community I offer my sincere condolences. He will always be warmly remembered in my prayers.

Peace be with you Brother,

Paul Ares

Rest easy my friend. Thank you for allowing me to take care of Mikale, Akina and your beautiful home for several years as you and your amazing son traveled the world. I will forever cherish the BOOK you typed up for me explaining EVERY detail regarding taking care of everything that to do your pups and house.  At first I was like "what the heck?" Then I came to my senses and remembered,oh yeah he's a Judge. Very detailed oriented. 
Your kindness,  fairness, respect, knowlege of so many things ,your love for family and friends will never be matched. Thank you for being my friend.  I will deeply miss you.

We didn't know Chuck for a long time, but feel we have know him all our lives.   He was a truly a charismatic man who was very easy to know and love.   I have two memories of him that mean a lot to me and Rich.  Once we had a gathering at our house and Chuck brought me 3 roses from his garden that were absolutely beautiful.  I found out later that they were from a prized rose bush he grew in honor of his father.  I soon realized what an honor it was for me.   Another time we went to his house and we all played the MASH game he had.  That was a wonderful memory for all of us.  He was gracious and loving and he has passed that to his son, Jason who we are very pleased to have in our family.
 

I retired from the COT in 2020 as Police Chief.  I had the honor of knowing Judge Rose  for his entire career with Thornton.  Always a gentleman and kind soul when talking with him or offering his support to police functions.   He was very kind when he married good friends of mine, last moment notice, in his office.  He was very casual and then made certain he had his robe on, smiling to ensure this was official!   Thank you for sharing his life us.  God bless Chuck and all family members.

OBITUARY

Charles J. Rose

November 2, 1952 – August 26, 2021

Olinger Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery - Crown Hill

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