Cheryl Lynn Rosenak, 54, of Valrico, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 3, 2012, at her home after a long struggle with lung cancer.
Born December 17, 1957 in Peoria, IL, to Paul & Elinor Rosenak; Elinor preceded her in death.
Cheryl is survived by her son, Matthew Clay of Brandon, FL; Grandson, Jonathan Clay of New Port Richey, FL; father, Paul Rosenak of Valrico; three sisters, Marilyn (Ned) Wright of Middletown, MD, Paula Ann (Terry) Boyer of Jefferson, MD, and Jean McBain of Sterling, VA.
The family moved from Illinois first to Maryland where she finished school and started her career in the field of accounting, moving on next to Virginia, where she worked for Contel who than merged with GTE (Verizon)who moved her to Tampa where she was laid off after 17 yrs. Her later years she held numerous accounting jobs in many different county government offices. The last position was in the Health & Social Services: Ryan White Program.
She served her country during the Vietnam War in the US Army. She was a Christian and a very loving and caring person who touched all those around her with goodness. Cheryl is loved by many and will be greatly missed.
Cheryl has elected to be cremated and a memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, August 11, 2012 to honor her life at; St. Matthew's Anglican Church, 10701 Bloomingdale Avenue, Riverview, FL 33568, (813) 663-0334.
In lieu of flowers she would like a donation to be made to the MOFFITT CANCER FOUNDATION for lung cancer research; 12902 Magnolia Dr., Tampa, FL 33612.
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Sorry about your loss. I will miss Chreyl.
Praying for the family
My Deepest sympathy goes out to all of Cheryl’s Family. May God bring you comfort during this diffcult time.
Though Cheryl has passed; as our neighbor and friend she will live on in our hearts and minds. Our condolences to all her family and friends.
Though Cheryl has passed; as our neighbor and friend she will live on in our hearts and minds. Our condolences to all her family and friends.
Cheryl was a wonderful and kind hearted woman. She will forever be in our hearts and on our minds. She is going to be forever missed!
Cheryl was a true friend..I loved her and will miss her..Until we meet again you will be in my heart..
Praying for the family.
I have delivered Cheryl’s mail for 20 years. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word. I will trully miss her. She was very special. Praying for the family. God bless.
I knew in my heart your time was near end, and wished I could take you, your body to mend, but on the day the Angel came and took your hand, I cried as you left for an unknown land. Heaven rejoiced as you came into sight, For your soul was a diamond, shining so bright. I’m happy to know that God is your closest friend.
Cheryl was a wonderful and positive person. She had away of making one laugh and I will very much miss the great many time we had on her back porch. Her passing saddens all of us and we know she is in a happy place. I know when she crosses the “Rainbow Bridge” her faithful German Shepard will be there to guide her and frolic in their reunion. My condolences
to her family and friends.
So sorry for your loss – our thoughts and prayers to the family – I worked with Cheryl at Verizon – she was a precious lady.
Cheryl would always take the time to stop and chat,while walking her dog.She would wave to the people in the cars that passed, wheather she knew them or not,thats the kind of person she was.Cheryl was a wonderful neighbor and I will miss her!My prayers go out to Cheryl’s Dad,sisters and family.May God bless you and give you peace!
For over twenty years Cheryl was a friend, a neighbor, and a coworker in the County with me.
My best memories of her are her amazing love for dogs. Every time I saw her, she was walking her dog or some dogs belonging to her friends or neighbors.
It’s been said that dogs can truly tell those who have gentle hearts. I believe Cheryl had a gentle heart and that’s why she was so good with them.
I will miss seeing her and chatting with her.
My prayers go out to the family, especially Paul.
My Dear Cheryl, I will surely miss you, our bus ride home talks about you painting a bedroom in your house, the mistakes you made with the painting and how we laughed. You made the world a better place, now it’s heavens turn to make a better place for you. Cheryl you will always have a special spot in my heart.