Roger W. Ossman, age 78, passed away following a long and brave hospital stay surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Darby, PA to the late Al and Minnie Ossman. He graduated from Collingdale High School in 1966. Roger worked as a pipefitter and retired in 1995 from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. After retirement he earned an associate degree in Computer Aided Drafting from Delaware County Community College. Roger’s love for model trains was instilled in him as a child by his father. That interest continued throughout his life. He spent many hours working on his basement train layout. He was a member of Nordel Model Railroad Club, the National Model Railroad Association, as well as The National Railway Historical Society. Roger enjoyed volunteering at Nemours Children’s Hospital on their train layout.
He was a man of few words, but those who knew him, loved him. He would do anything for anybody - especially his children and grandchildren. Besides model railroading, Roger’s other interests were Sudoku, spending time at their Lewes beach home, tinkering in the garage and being “Mr. Fixit” for his grandchildren’s toys. In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by his sister Mary Jane Fisher, his father-in-law and mother-in-law Pat and Peggy Naughton, brothers-in-law Danny Foley and Joe Netta, sister-in-law Nancy Shanahan.
Roger is survived by his best friend and loving wife Ann (Naughton) of 48 years, his son Tim, daughter Katie and cherished grandchildren Brooklyn and Shane; brothers-in-law Steve Fisher, Jim Naughton (Tracy), Tom Naughton, Michael Naughton (Lisa), Gary Shanahan; sisters-in-law Kathy Netta, Patty Foley; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
A visitation will be held Thursday, June 5, 2025 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at McCrery & Harra Funeral Home, 3924 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803, followed by a service at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to A.I. du Pont Hospital for Children, The Nemours Fund for Children’s Health, Shands House, 1600 Rockland Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803. To send condolences visit: www.mccreryandharra.com
