Rosalyn E. Channen Hootstein

Rosalyn E. Channen Hootstein, of Needham, in her 97th year, passed away peacefully at her home on January 23, 2021. Forever in our hearts and memories, Rosalyn was the beloved wife for 66 wonderful years of Meyer “Milton” Hootstein, who passed away at the age of 93 in 2017. She was the loving mother of both sons Michael Hootstein and his wife Kathy (Stein) and David Hootstein and his wife Liz (Cline). She was greatly cherished by her grandchildren: Davina, Laurel and her partner Patrick, Melissa and her husband Michael, William and his wife Janine, Matthew, Sara, and her beloved great-grandchildren: Giovanni, Javian, Anna, Benjamin, Hailey and Cameron. Rosalyn was predeceased by her parents, Frances (Castaline) and Harry Channen, and her sister Evelyn Channen Kaswell. She leaves her loving sister Beverly Channen Ganz (Joseph Ganz), her dear sister-in-law Janice Hootstein Newman and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be private following COVID protocols and restrictions. Donations may be made in Roz’s memory to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250.