Bob Rosier, 81

HANCOCK, Mass. — Bob Rosier, age 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, after a lengthy illness. 

He was born on Sept. 20, 1942, in Cheshire, MA, the beloved son of the late Adolph N. Rosier, Sr. and Mildred J. (Sondrini) Rosier. 

Bob worked for many years as a welder for Atlantis Equipment in Stephentown, NY, before finishing his career as a caregiver at the Brien Center in Pittsfield. 

He was a man of so many talents and an inspiration to all who knew him. He was an avid reader who found joy in his garden and greenhouse. In his youth, Bob loved racing motorcycles, a passion that continued throughout his life as he cared for and repaired many. He also restored numerous antique trucks over the years, displaying his skill and dedication.

Bob is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Patricia A. (Leonard) Rosier, and their children: daughters Janet Bruce (Kevin) of Epping, N.H., Christine Amuso (Thomas Brisson) of Worthington, MA, and son Robert Rosier (Bridget Seeger) of Stephentown, NY. 

He was a proud grandfather to Nico Amuso and Haley Roden (Brian), great-grandfather to Grayson Seeger and Liam Roden, step grandfather to Kiernan Phillips (Jerod), and step great-grandfather to Elijah and Harper Phillips. He also leaves behind his brother Richard Rosier of Cheshire, and four sisters: Rose McDonald of Harwinton, Conn., Josephine Lewis of Cheshire, Linda Kelly of Cheshire, and Avis Merrill of Adams. 

He is predeceased by his brothers Frank Rosier and David Rosier.

At Bob's request, there will be no calling hours or funeral. 

Instead, a celebration of life will be held on Sept. 22, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 3275 Hancock Rd., Hancock, MA, 01267. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Hancock, MA Fire Department, in honor of Bob's memory. Condolence book and memorial page at parkerbrosmemorial.com.