Max Joseph Rose

Max Joseph Rose November 4, 1922 - June 2, 2018 Max Joseph (M. J.) Rose was born November 4, 1922 and departed this world on June 2, 2018, to meet his maker and his late wife Edna Mae Rose (Nee Barker). Edna passed away March 27, 2009.They were married on October 1, 1943, and through the years had three children. M.J. graduated high school in June, 1940, and obtained a federal appointment to the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Upon graduation, in June, 1943, he was commissioned an ensign U. S. NR. And third engineer in the United States Maritime Service. During World War II (’42-’45) he served in the following war zones: Near East: Invasion of North Africa (Oran) Far East: Philippine liberation, and the occupation of Japan. European: Invasion of Europe via France (Omaha and Utah beach heads) Korea (’52-’54): Evacuation of the U. S. Marines from the Choisin Resrvor, and the invasion of Inchon and the recapture of the Korean Capital of Seoul After completing over 20 years of commissioned service, he retired from the United States Naval Civil Engineering Corps. Thereafter, he was employed as a senior division plant engineer with various industries and processing facilities in the United States. In his mid forties he gained employment with Brookhaven National Laboratory, New York, as a senior plant engineer. During his employment there, he earned a Master of Science degree in engineering, from Long Island University in New York. He also received several conservation awards for energy conservation from the United States Department of Energy. Upon completion of over 25 years employment, he retired as deputy manager of the plant engineering division. In 2002, M. J. and Edna relocated to St. Augustine, Florida. They are now both interred in the U. S. National Cemetery in Jacksonville, Florida. They are survived by their three children, Dr. Joseph B. Rose and wife Nancy Rose, Ontario Canada, Thomas Rose, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Susan Kaiser and husband John Kaiser, Seattle Washington, his grandchildren Andrew, Patrick, Sergei, and Nikolai Rose. He was preceded in death by daughter in-law Karen Rose. Military honors will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 11, 2018 at Jacksonville National Cemetery followed by interment. A visitation will be held from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at St. Johns Family Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the care of St Johns Family Funeral Home & Crematory.