Barry E. Roseberry Sr

York-Barry E. Roseberry Sr., 66, a resident of Country Meadows Independent Living Community of York, died of natural causes and went home to our heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 22, 2011. A graveside tribute will be held at 11 am, Monday, February 28, 2011 at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens, 250 Chestnut Hill Rd, York, with the Rev. Kevin Callahan, officiating. A viewing will be from 2-4 pm, Sunday, at Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York, with a ceremony by the 1st Capital Detachment of the Marine Corps League of York held at 3 pm. Born January 13, 1945 in Baltimore, he was a son of the late Carroll and Mary (Kiser) Roseberry. He graduated from Susquehannock High School in 1962 and immediately enlisted into the United States Marine Corps. A veteran of the Vietnam War, he was proud to serve our country as a United States Marine. He put his life on the line for his country and loved ones by volunteering to serve in two separate tours of duty in Vietnam. He took his military service very serious, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant, and several medals of honor. After 10-years of dedicated service to our country in the USMC, he was honorably discharged, and began his 26-year career with Caterpillar Tractor Company as a machinist and union steward. Barry leaves his former wife and friend, Rita M. (Hopwood) Roseberry of York, a son, Barry E. Roseberry Jr., and his wife, Tina of York, a daughter, Sharon M. Mason and her husband, Joseph of York; one grandson, Ryan D. Mason of York; two sisters, Ruby Williams and her husband, Glen of York, and Lori Mitzel of York; one brother, Gary Roseberry and wife Diane of Cummings Georgia; four step grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, David L. Roseberry, a sister Marjorie E. Hopple, and a brother Carroll W. Roseberry, Jr. Barry will always be remembered as a very determined and hard working man who loved his family and country. If anyone would like to pay tribute to Barry's military service, his name can be found at the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial at the York Fair Grounds. He was a very happy resident at Country Meadows on Trolley Road, where he met many new friends who cared for him deeply. He will be remembered by them and many others as the "Man on the scooter, who sat at the corner of Carlisle Road and Sunset." Some referred to him as the "Mayor of Carlisle Road." One of Barry's favorite quotes was: "If the Army and Navy ever looked on heavens scenes, they would find the streets were guarded by the United States Marines!" In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your local VFW or to Hospice Services at VNA Home Care of York located at 540 S. George Street, York, Pa 17401.