Dr Harry A Roselle Sr

Harry Roselle, the son of the late Harry and Jennie Mican Roselli, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023, at his home in Tenafly, NJ. He was 93. Born in Paterson, NJ his early years were shaped by the hardships of the Great Depression. He graduated from Eastside High School where he developed a love for running which lasted much of his life. On scholarship Harry attended the Philadelphia School of Textiles where he graduated with a major in textile chemistry. Upon graduation he worked at Martex, a textile factory, while attending New York University (NYU) at night. He volunteered for service in the military and served in Korea. Upon his discharge, Harry returned home and, with the assistance of the G.I. Bill, attended NYU for an additional undergraduate degree and his medical degree. After internship and residency at St. Luke’s Hospital in New York City, he was awarded a research fellowship in cardiac research sponsored by the N. I. H, where he worked on cutting-edge projects. He was a Fellow of the American Colleges of Cardiology, Angiology, and Chest Physicians. He was a member of the NJ Medical Society from whom he received the Golden Merit Award for 50 years of service. Harry also served on many committees at Englewood Hospital. He married Joan Stewart in 1955. They were married for 67 years. In 1967, they moved the family to Tenafly, NJ and joined the Barlow Medical Practice. Harry worked at many nursing homes and served as the Medical Director of the Actors’ Fund Home in Englewood for over twenty-five years. In later years, Harry had his own private practice managed by Joan. Harry loved medicine. He was curious, dedicated, smart and kind. He loved his patients and after closing his private practice, he joined the Aspen Medical Group. He never retired, working until October before his passing. He published numerous medical articles in his career. Harry was curious about so many things, and he reveled in trying new and exciting activities. He was accomplished in magic, loved acting, was the author of the children’s book Harry the Hurricane, and took up flying lessons as well. He was an active participant in Tenafly committees and was a loyal congregant of the Presbyterian Church at Tenafly serving as Sunday School teacher and on numerous committees. He loved the magic of Disney, and he loved making spaghetti and meatballs. If you knew Harry you know that he was always willing to tell an incredible story about his life and adventures. His advice would be to live your life with passion and to take good care of yourself and others. He certainly did. Harry is survived by his wife, Joan of the home; daughter, Laura Roselle (Clyde Ellis) of Gibsonville, NC; daughter, Carol of Mendocino, CA; son, Harry (Susan) of Deer Creek, IN; grandchildren, Savannah (Nathan) Tuttle of Greensboro, NC; Olivia Helvey (Clay Tuttle) of Raleigh, NC; great-grandsons, Simon and Finn Tuttle of Greensboro, NC; a niece and many nephews and their families. A Celebration of Life Service for all will be held at the Presbyterian Church at Tenafly on January 27 at noon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Presbyterian Church at Tenafly, 55 Magnolia Ave. Tenafly, NJ 07670