Edwin Jay Rosen

Edwin Jay Rosen of Sherborn and formerly of Brookline, Massachusetts, born January 2, 1933, passed away peacefully at home on January 13, 2026, having lived an active and fulfilling life of 93 years. Ed graduated from Brookline High School and Boston University and proudly served in the United States Air Force as a navigator for two years. In his younger years, he spent summers at Camp Kenwood in Potter Place, New Hampshire, where he developed his love of sports and formed many lifelong friendships. An avid baseball player, Ed was recruited by the Boston Braves in 1951. He was also an exceptional golfer playing at many courses throughout the country. He enjoyed all sports and always had a strong opinion about any Boston sports team. Ed was a long-time member of the Freemasons and the Cambridge YMCA and was an original member of a running club formed in the 1970s. Following his military service, Ed worked for many years in the family business, Rosen & Company, before opening his own company with his brother, Fred Rosen. They lived for playing practical jokes on each other. He remained professionally active until retiring at the age of 82. The love of Ed’s life was Mary Rothstein. They married in 1956 and shared 53 wonderful years together. They enjoyed island vacations and cruises and made treasured friendships along the way. Ed never wavered in his devoted care of Mary after she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. They lived in Brookline for 40 years before moving to Sherborn Meadows in 2006. After Mary’s passing in 2009, Ed began a new chapter. He remained highly social and active with friends, though he never went on another cruise. Known for his quick wit and strong opinions—always delivered without offense—Ed was a familiar and beloved presence at local restaurants including Eli’s and the Morse Tavern, where patrons would literally shout “Eddy!” when he walked in. At Sherborn Meadows, Ed proudly served as “Captain of Happy Hour” right up until the very end. Ed was predeceased by his wife, Mary (Rothstein) Rosen; his sister, Marian Rosen; and his parents, Ida and Nathan Rosen. He is survived by his brother and best friend, Fred Rosen of Florida; his loving children, Martha Tischofer (Chuck) and Carol Kagan (David); his four grandchildren, Leah (Tischofer) Krell (Wesley), Gregory Tischofer (McKenzie), Ari Kagan, and Jordana Kagan (David Glaser); and his three great-grandchildren, Maizy and Graham Krell and Aubrey Tischofer and many cherished nieces and nephews. The family would like to recognize the kind and compassionate caregivers from BrightStar of Needham, the Sherborn Council on Aging, Renee’s Kitchen and the Natick-Walpole Visiting Nurse Association. Donations in Ed’s memory may be made to the VNA or organization of your choice. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, January 18, at 12:45 p.m. at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA, followed by a Shiva from 3:00–7:00 p.m. in the community room at his residence in Sherborn.