Father Michael Rosco — 1950-2013

On the eve of the 40th Day Memorial Service, we, the parishioners of St. John the Baptist Church and the community of Perth Amboy, still cannot believe nor accept the fact that our beloved Priest, Father Michael Rosco, died as the result of an accident while driving in Pennsylvania. He was on his way home from Johnstown where he had gone on Diocesan duties and businesses as the editor of the Church Messenger. During a heavy rain storm the unpredictable happened and ended his earthly life. He has earned his place in Heaven because of the saintly life he lived as our pastor.

It certainly is a tough life for any priest to live and function in as wicked, violent, materialistic, insecure world as our present one. Our Father Michael stood out like a Beacon of Light by his steadfast adherence to the virtues exemplified by his religious calling. Namely TRUTH! HONOR! FAITH! DIGNITY! DUTY! WORK! And Father Michael was ably assisted by his beloved wife, Pani Susan and beloved son, Vlad. We miss him greatly! But the legacy he leaves shall reverberate through the ages to enable us and our progenies to lead good, honorable and prosperous lives. The following quote from Shakespeare is most applicable, “His life was gentle. And the elements so mixed in him that Nature might stand up and say to all the world THIS WAS A MAN!” Rest in Peace! Dear Father Michael! Request en Pace! Budte s Bohom!

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Very Truly Yours,

Peter Book a.k.a./Pedro Libro