Donald Joseph Rosensweig

Donald J. Rosensweig, 92, of Lititz, PA formerly of Cromwell and Newington, CT, died peacefully with his family by his side on May 20, 2026. Don was born in New Britain, CT and graduated from Williston Academy Preparatory School in 1951. After graduation, he went on to further his education at Fordham University, graduating in 1955. Don then served in the US Navy for two years and soon after found employment at the New Britain Machine Company and married, Anne D. (Donnelly) Rosensweig, the love of his life in 1961. After working at New Britain Machine Company, Don launched out into the industrial supply business for ten years. Desiring a change of field, Don entered the real estate business, and became an appraiser for a large appraisal company. Subsequently, he joined the trust real estate department at the Connecticut Bank and Trust Company, now known as Bank of America. Donald became a vice president of this department. Don was a member of St. James Church in Lititz, PA and was also member of St. John's Church in Cromwell, CT. He and his wife Anne often prepared meals and served them to the homeless.

Don also loved to travel and made several trips to Europe with his wife Anne. Cape Cod was also a favorite vacation spot. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed dearly. He was also a big fan of the UConn Huskies Women’s basketball team and the Boston Red Sox. Don was known for his generosity, quick wit and dry sense of humor. He brought laughter to many.

Don is survived by his daughters, Linda Musarra of Miami, Florida, Ellen Harpel and her husband Todd Harpel of Lititz, PA, his son, Kurt Rosensweig and his wife Carolyn Rosensweig of Newington, CT, his grandchildren Christopher and Matthew Musarra, and Ian and Reid Harpel. He was predeceased by his wife Anne Rosensweig, father Clarence Rosensweig, mother Helen Rosensweig, brother Robert Rosensweig, and his identical twin brother Clarence Rosensweig, Jr.

Funeral services for Donald will be held on Friday (May 29th) with a visitation from 9:00-10:00am at the Farrell Funeral Home, 110 Franklin Sq. New Britain, a Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30am at Annunciation Parish (St. Mary Church) 626 Willard Ave, Newington. Entombment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, 1141 Stanley St. New Britain. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association PO Box 840692 Dallas, TX 75284.