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Roslyn Massey Packwood

  • April 10, 1936 - December 21, 2010
  • Roselle, New Jersey
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“To The Packwood family, You have my sincere condolences on the passing of your wife/mother. My thoughts are with you and your family. Your mother...Read More » ”
1 of 30 | Posted by: Betty Saunders - Roselle, NJ

“To Scott, Guy,Patty, and Andrea! My deepest sympathies go out to you all. Our families have know each other for many many years! We are truly sorry...Read More » ”
2 of 30 | Posted by: Belita Morgan Houser - Linden, NJ

“Patti & Family: May God give you all the strength to take one day at a time. You will truly miss her because you loved her sooo much, but God...Read More » ”
3 of 30 | Posted by: Lois Julius (McCloud) - Rahway, NJ

“To Bros. Guy and Scott, My deepest condolences at this difficult time for your family. God Bless and comfort you all. ”
4 of 30 | Posted by: PM William Hamlin #62 - NJ

“To Bros Guy and Scott, My deepest condolences at this difficult time for your family. God Bless and comfort you all. ”
5 of 30 | Posted by: PM William Hamlin #62 - NJ

“Dear Fred and Family, We send our most heart felt sympathy to all of you. We are so sorry for your loss. Rosyln was a great lady and we are honored...Read More » ”
6 of 30 | Posted by: Richard & Nancy Swisstack - NJ

“I have many fond memories of conversations with you and your words of wisdom that have carried me through good and bad times. Your love and wisdom...Read More » ”
7 of 30 | Posted by: Robin Beaty Boisseau (formerly Gunther) - DC

“I will miss my gofing buddy. I will miss our montly phone calls. To me Roz was a beautiful person internal and external. A true friend. ”
8 of 30 | Posted by: Bernice Bradley - Magnolia, DE

“To the Packwood Family, May God give you peace and comfort. Sincerely, ”
9 of 30 | Posted by: Mary Hall McLeod - Rahway, NJ

“Dear Fred and Family, I am so vety sorry to learn about Roz' passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Roz...Read More » ”
10 of 30 | Posted by: Evelyn Meningall - East Brunswick, NJ

“My Prayer for you all is that you all will keep the faith and trust God. Know that he is not a God of error. Keep her memory alive and continue to...Read More » ”
11 of 30 | Posted by: Evangelist Towanda Wakefield - TX

“Mrs. Packwood you will be missed and you smile will live on in your family. To the family stay and pray together and always love one another. From...Read More » ”
12 of 30 | Posted by: Roberta Allen-Nelson - Newark, NJ

“Mrs. Packwood you will be missed and you smile will live on in your family. To the family stay and pray together and always love one another. From...Read More » ”
13 of 30 | Posted by: Roberta Allen-Nelson - Newark, NJ

“Mrs. Packwood you will be missed and you smile will live on in your family. To the family stay and pray together and always love one another. From...Read More » ”
14 of 30 | Posted by: Roberta Allen-Nelson - Newark, NJ

“Mrs. Packwood you will be missed and you smile will live on in your family. To the family stay and pray together and always love one another. ”
15 of 30 | Posted by: Roberta Allen-Nelson - Newark, NJ

“Mrs. Packwood you will be missed and you smile will live on in your family. To the family stay and pray together and always love one another. ”
16 of 30 | Posted by: Roberta Allen-Nelson - Newark, NJ

“To The Packwood Family, Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. You have...Read More » ”
17 of 30 | Posted by: Judy Worley - New Brunswick, NJ

“We the Holmes-Spann Family extend our deepest sympathy, you are in our prayers ”
18 of 30 | Posted by: Deborah Spann - Willingboro, NJ

“We send our love, prayers and condolences to the Packwood Family and are sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved. May the Lord strengthen and...Read More » ”
19 of 30 | Posted by: Kathy Gail Paden - Roselle, NJ

“With deepest sympathy Andrea in the loss of your mother. Always know that God is with you and hear your sorrow and will wipe away your tears. Stay...Read More » ”
20 of 30 | Posted by: Toni - Raleigh, NC

“My sincerest condolences on the loss of a childhood friend. Roslyn's personality was as big as her smile and she will be missed by her Heard Family...Read More » ”
21 of 30 | Posted by: Joanette Keyes - Linden, NJ

“Dear Fred and Family, We were so sadden and shocked to hear of the passing of Roslyn, your wife and our friend. Olivia and I were reminiscing about...Read More » ”
22 of 30 | Posted by: Charles & Olivia Saunders - FL

“To The Packwood Family; Comfort for your sorrow, couarge for each day. Strength to face this journey, His word to light your way. His Peace to...Read More » ”
23 of 30 | Posted by: Tammy (Allen) Coney - Dublin, GA

“Andrea, Guy, Patricia, & Scott my condolences, prayers & thoughts go out to each of you in the loss of your mother. In your time of bereavement may...Read More » ”
24 of 30 | Posted by: Sherry Clement Harkless - Linden, NJ

“My condolences to you and your family..Hsu family ”
25 of 30 | Posted by: Anthony hsu - Scotch plains, NJ

“Guy Packwood and family, I was sorry to hear of the death of your mother. I didn’t have the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Roz Packwood, but knowing...Read More » ”
26 of 30 | Posted by: Harrison Family - NJ

“Gran, I will miss you so much Gran. I love you more then words can say. Let the Lord guide you all the way to him. With love Kendra, Arrick, Alisia,...Read More » ”
27 of 30 | Posted by: Kendra Simmons - Raleigh, NC

“Andrea, Your Mom is at peace now and all your memories will get you past the hard times.She will always be in your heart.Lots of Love Barbara Eason...Read More » ”
28 of 30 | Posted by: Barbara Eason - Tampa, FL

“To The Packwood Family, We extend our deepest condolences to you in the passing of your dearly beloved Mother. We empathize with you and pray you...Read More » ”
29 of 30 | Posted by: The Pettis Family - Roselle, NJ

“My beloved Aunt, I will miss you more than words can say. I thank God for blessing me by having such a wonderful woman, you, in my life. I know that...Read More » ”
30 of 30 | Posted by: Lydia Agbejimi - Roselle, NJ


Roslyn Massey Packwood was born April 10, 1936 in Elizabeth NJ. She was the youngest of four children born to the late Robert F. and Tessie O. Massey. Roslyn was educated in the Roselle school system and graduated from Abraham Clark High School. She attended Livingstone College in Salisbury North Carolina where she became a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. She later met and married Frederick R. Packwood in 1958. Fred and "Roz" lived in Roselle until they purchased their first home in Linden New Jersey where they raised their four children. Roslyn was a secretary for the Ace Scientific Supply Co. for many years. She later took a job with Eastern/Continental Airlines where she worked as a sales representative. Upon her retiring from the Airline, she began working as an office manager for the Massey Insurance Agency in Newark and Elizabeth, which was founded by her late brother Raymond. Fred and Roz moved to Piscataway New Jersey where they resided until Fred ultimately retired from General Motors in 1996. Being both retired and having an empty nest, they decided to relocate to Las Vegas, Nevada where they lived for 10 years. Feeling far too removed from her family, her church and life-long friends Roz "persuaded" Fred to sell their home in Las Vegas and return to New Jersey. They took up residence in Woodbridge until they finally settled back where their lifes-journey started, Roselle. She was a life-long member of Heard AME Church where she attended Sunday school as a child, and sang in several choirs as a teen and as an adult. Roslyn loved reading novels, and watching women's basketball. She also loved the occasional bright lights and loud ringing bells of slot machines in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Roslyn became ill in 2009 which required several hospital stays. She never stopped fighting her illness and always reminded those who loved her that she" took all her illness and ailments to the alter and left them there." She succumbed quietly at home on Tuesday December 21, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her parents, Robert F. Massey and Tessie O. Massey and three siblings, Doris Massey Eubanks, Robert A. Massey, and Raymond J Massey. Roslyn,"Gran "or "La La" as she was affectionately called by her grandchildren, leaves to cherish her memory; her husband of 52 years Frederick R. Packwood, of Roselle. Her daughter Andrea Simmons of Raleigh NC; two sons Guy F. Packwood (Janet) of Somerset, and Scott W. Packwood (Deborah) also of Somerset; and daughter Patricia Packwood-Smith, of Roselle. Her adopted son Charles Joynes of Chattanooga, TN; two sisters, Rita Flowers (Alex) of Lawrenceville, GA and Sharon Frazier of Roselle. A special sister Lucille Massey of Roselle, a loving first cousin Wilma Luiga of Roselle, an uncle David Hancock (Delores) of Melville, NY, a sister-in-law Eunice Burchall of Saint Georges, Bermuda; a brother-in-law Edwin Packwood of Elizabeth, NJ, 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, her life-long friends who along with Roz were dubbed the "KINDERGARTEN 5" Francena Reed, Janice Freeman, Barbara Briggs-Turner, and Katherine Pollard; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family members. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Roslyn Massey Packwood. You are invited to add a Tribute in her memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.