Obituaries
John J. Rosales, 39
April 6, 1982 - October 04, 2021
John J. Rosales, 39, of Douglassville and formerly of Lancaster, passed away at Pottstown Hospital on October 4, 2021. He was born in Palmira Cali, Colombia, South America to Maria P. Rosales of Lancaster and the late Jose Rosales, and he immigrated to the United States at age 13 in 1995.
He was the loving and devoted husband of Karen Cadavid since 2006. They have been together for 19 years. John and Karen have three children, Ian, Madigan and Danika Rosales.
Following high school, John enlisted in the US Army in 2006 and served two one-year tours in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom with the 17th Army Forward Support Company FC. Obtained the rank of Specialist, John was awarded the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with three Campaign Stars, the Air Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Valorous Unit Award, two Good Conduct Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Basic Aviation Badge.
Since his honorable discharge form the Army in 2013, John has worked as locomotive machinist for CSX Railroad. John loved his job with the railroad, and he never complained about anything.
John enjoyed helping people, and never expected something in return for his good deeds. He was a great father, husband, son, and friend. He was a dedicated hard worker who followed his dreams.
Services and interment will be private.
Please omit flowers, and kindly consider a contribution in John’s memory to Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc., 1117 Country Club Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011
www.pawoundedwarriors.org/donate
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Condolences to the Family
October 28, 2021
Mi hijo John Jairo Rosales, sabes que con tu partida te llevas mi amor mi corazon y todo ♥ desde el dia 4 / October/2021 que tu ya no estas aqui solo deseo estar muerta por que perderte ati es el peor dolor en toda mi vida, solo espero que pronto estemos juntos y volveremos a unirnos para siempre, gracias por todo lo que hiciste en esta tierra y gracias por compartir con nosotros todos los momentos vividos y gracias por darme el honor de ser madre y abuela te extranamos muchisimo y te amoooo mucho mi Gordo 💖 Dios te bendiga siempre y te concede el descanso eterno y brille para ti la Luz perpetua Amen Amen 🙏 💖 ❤ 💙 💕
October 27, 2021
John the vamos extrañar Hermano!! El cielo está de fiesta y siempre estará porque eras tan bromistas y tenías un muy bien sentido del humor. Love you brother! Karen, Ian, Madigan and Danika mi mas sentido pésame de verdad lo siento mucho. Miles de oraciones para ustedes y la mamá de John. Que dios los llene de fuerzas. I wish I could’ve made it. Estamos con ustedes. Ian mi amor cuida mucho a tu mami y hermanas.
October 11, 2021
We are so sorry for loss. Prayers to you and your family
Toni and Dean Hoopes and family
October 10, 2021
Words cannot express how we all feel right now, you are missed by many. I always looked forward for the day our paths came together, never imagined it will be like this. It was an Honor serve by your side, to call my friend, family, my brother. Rest In Peace brother. Till we meet again.
October 10, 2021
Rest In Peace brother. Till we meet again. This is not a good bye is a see you later.
October 09, 2021
Words cannot express the loss we are all feeling this week, I can’t imagine what your young family is going through right now. I miss working with you, I always looked forward to having you work a shift with me at CSX. You could light up a room with your smile and laughter brother, I just want to pick up the phone and call you.
You will be missed dearly by all that had the pleasure of knowing you. I’m happy that I had the chance to know you.
October 08, 2021
God Bless you and your family.
October 08, 2021
Rest In Peace brother you will truly be missed. My prayers go out to your family. Descanse en paz hermano 🙏🏾🙏🏾.
October 08, 2021
Love you John . My prayers go out to his family.
Tim Wolfe
