Rosalind April Washington was born on April 24,1956 in Newark, NJ to the late Chester James Washington Jr. and Blanche (Armstrong) Washington, and fell asleep in death on April 21, 2025.

Rosalind attended Broadway Elementary & Junior High School, in Newark, NJ. Rosalind also attended classes at Essex County College for some time to enhance her education. She worked for various companies in the food and retail industries, as well as clerical positions.

There are many fond memories of growing up in North Newark, NJ in a household full of love. Rozy, as we lovingly called her, was a very loving, kind and friendly, yet down-to-earth person. She was intelligent, a problem solver, and a creative person who loved the spice of life. Rozy was a very good cook, loved music, singing and dancing. Her life was not easy but she was a strong, self-reliant woman, who pressed on through the adversities of life. She will be truly missed and forever in our hearts.

Rosalind (Rozy) was preceded in death by her brother, Chester J. Washington III, and is survived by two sons, DuWayne and Matin Washington; two daughters, Niataya and Shaquna Washington; one grandson, Kaseem Ibraheem-Washington; one granddaughter, Qiy’yam Ibraheem-Washington; three sisters, Linda (Daniel) Gaskins, Janis Tillotson, Patricia K. Washington, and one brother, Briane K. Washington; along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.