Burgaw - It is with the saddest heart to announce the passing of Chief LeRoy Richard Rossell, Sr., a former fire chief. Chief Rossell served as a life member of Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Company, No. 1 in Ocean County, NJ, where he first began his dedication to protecting and serving the public as a volunteer fire fighter. He served for 11 years for Tuckerton Fire Company, No. 1, in Ocean County, NJ, where he also served as chief and served with Shiloh Columbia Volunteer Fire Department where he was chief for 15 years.

LeRoy was a loving husband and a kind father, grandfather, brother and friend. He gave unselfishly of his time and talents to his family, friends and community; always placing others before himself. Fond memories of LeRoy will forever remain in our hearts.

LeRoy Rossell was born October 12, 1937, in Ocean County, NJ and was the son of the late Lewis H. Rossell, Sr. and Marian Gladys Reeder Rossell.

He was also preceded in death by his brother, Lewis H. Rossell, Jr.; sisters, Margie Lamb, Harriet Robinson, Sarah Rossell and Shirley Erico and his grandson, Herbert Rossell, Jr.

Chief Rossell leaves behind his beloved wife of 58 years, Virginia Porter Carr Rossell of the home; children, LeRoy R. Rossell, Jr., Herbert M. Rossell, Sr., Sally A. Atkinson, Debbie V. Bamber, Sharon A. Rossell, William H. Rossell and Timothy C. Rossell; grandchildren, Virginia Rossell, Rebecca Kibble, LeRoy Rossell III, Lance Rossell, Larry Rossell, Joey Batanga, Frank Batanga, Irene Lees, Sean Batanga, Diane Zito, Anthony Devlin, Lola Devlin, Jonathan Atkinson, Jr., Jason Atkinson, Virginia Bamber, Teddie Bamber, Teresa Bamber, Charles Rossell, Michael Good, Timothy Rossell, Jr., Amanda Rossell; many great grandchildren; brother, Russell Rossell; sisters, Etna Johnson and Emma Woods and many extended family and friends.

Memorial service will be 4:00 pm Thursday, June 26, 2014, at Shiloh Columbia Volunteer Fire Department, 19170 US Hwy 421, Watha, with Pastor May Craven officiating. The family will receive friends at the fire department immediately following the service.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.

Memorial service will be 4:00 pm Thursday, June 26, 2014, at Shiloh Columbia Volunteer Fire Department, 19170 US Hwy 421, Watha, with Pastor May Craven officiating. The family will receive friends at the fire department immediately following the service.