Martin

Rosario-Lopez

Martin Rosario-Lopez, at 77 years of age passed away on Wednesday October 12th at the CHA-Everett Hospital after a sudden decline of health.

Born and raised in Higuey, Dominican Republic he was one of nine children born to the late Virgilio Rosario and Monsa Lopez.  Martin attended schools in Higuey.

He married his childhood sweetheart Martina Guerrero 60 years ago and together raised their family of two sons and one daughter.

Martin worked in construction and as a self-employed vendor selling souvenirs and giftware in the DR.  He settled in Chelsea 50 years ago and began his career as a chef at several Boston Area Restaurants.

He is remembered as a devoted father and hard worker.  In his lifetime he enjoyed socializing with friends, playing cards and dominos.

In addition to his parents, Martin was recently predeceased in August by his son Benito Rosario.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years Martina Guerrero and was the devoted father of Paula Valdez and her husband Manuel of Revere, and Ingrid Elizabeth Rosario of Lawrence.

Dear brother of Andrea Rosario and Isabel Rosario, both of Chelsea, Virgilio, Dario, Guillermo, Josefa, Domingo, and Frank Rosario, all residing in the Dominican Republic. Cherished grandfather of Ricky Valdez, Jordael Valdez, Benny Rosario, Bennyliz Rosario, Amy Rosario, Waldy Rosario, Wendy Rosario, Daniel Rosario, Neralis Liriano, Joseph Valdez, Jose Valdez and Virginia Valdez. He is also survived by several greatgrandchildren, extended family members and friends.

Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday October 18th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea.  Services will conclude later with Martin being placed to rest in the Cementerio el Buen Pastor in Higuey, Dominican Republic.