Birth date: Sep 10, 1938 Death date: Dec 26, 2019
Rosemarie Chanin, 81 years old, passed away peacefully on December 26,2019, after a battle with cancer. Survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Robert Chanin, her son Brian Chanin, daughter Karen Chanin Smith and son Adam Chan Read Obituary
Rusty will alway’s be my partner in Israeli Folk dancing. We had so much fun dancing at the park in Tampa on Israel Independence day. We made many new friends and Rusty will always be a part of our group.
Love Joan, Jeana, Nanci, and Dale.
Remembrances of Rusty always bring a smile to my face. She had a great personality, fun, and vivacious.
Her memory lives on at Beth-El Shalom synagogue in St. Petersburg,FL in the beautiful artwork that she created to tell the Bible story and Jewish life. These paintings are often one of the first things new people notice and comment on.
As she rests in the arms of her Saviour & Messiah, we look forward to seeing her again under the great chuppa at the marriage supper of the Lamb.
Rabbi Jeff Zaremsky
I met Rusty while a member of Largo Art Association. I looked forward to seeing her many paintings. They were an inspiration to many artists. Her free and easy spirit was reflected in her paintings. My condolences to the family. Barbara Connolly
rusty was a good friend and I will miss her a lot.
from donna gibson
While contemplating the beautiful life of Rosemarie Chanin, I’ve been staring for some time at her astounding rendition of the men of SODC, circa 1995 I’m guessing. It is uncanny how she captured not only their faces but their clothes, postures, personalities! There they are: Joe, Tom, Daniel, Eric, Booch, me in my wearisome blue suit. She pulled more of our souls into that painting than any photograph could have.
I’m sure most people, even those who claimed to know Rusty well, were only slightly aware of her giftedness. I include myself in that lot. But even in my cluelessness I’m happily brimming with memories about her.
The memory of Rusty’s first visit to SODC is as clear as this morning’s sunshine! She sat as close to the exit as possible, determinedly disapproving, arms crossed with a slight scowl. As the service progressed her arms loosened, the scowl evolved into understated interest. After the service I met with her privately for a few minutes to probe her impressions. With classic Rusty straightforwardness she said, “The Jesus thing you can keep, but I really felt comfortable here.” It wasn’t many weeks later when, at the end of a Shabbat service, she commandeered the mic and announced, “I just want everybody to know I’m a believer!” As long as I live I’ll remember the reflex response of the congregation, lining up to grab a teary hug and welcome this daughter of Zion to the messianic mishpachah.
I am only one of scores who will treasure many precious memories of beloved Rusty.
But it is impossible to remember Rusty independent of Bob, her constant companion and adoring husband. Bob, I must tell you how, on so many occasions, I was moved by your tender care for your wife. Rusty’s temperament occasionally lived up to her hair color 😉 and over the years I observed how skillfully you helped navigate her back to emotional safety. I admire you for many reasons, Bob, but most of all for the servant leadership you faithfully delivered to your dear wife. May you find solace and joy in knowing that your beautiful bride is safely abiding in her Bridegroom.
Married Rusty the love of my life February 23rd 1958 we almost made it to 62 years. Mother of 3 children Brian Karen and Adam was my best friend and my only love.Great fine artist painted in all mediums. Loved painting her interpretation of scenes from Genesis to Revelations hanging in many homes around the country.With all my Love Bobby
I love you mom. See you in Heaven some day. God Bless you 🌹💖🦋
Meeting Rosemarie (Rusty) and Bob Chanin in the 1990's worship gatherings at Son of David Congregation in Rockville, MD, was the beginning of a forever friendship. We enjoyed hours every month in one-on-one study of the Scriptures and in prayer, sharing our laughter, sorrows and interests. On our weekly pilgrimages to SODC in Maryland from our home in northern Virginia, we enjoyed the blessings of being wrapped in the bosom of Rusty and Bob's hospitality on the longer occasions of ministry and fellowship. What a gracious and courageous witness of the Lord Yeshua/Jesus Rusty was in her artistic gifting and in her sphere of influence. The fruit of the Holy Spirit expressed in Rosemarie's life and in our friendship has made an indelible mark on my life. I know that each time I worship and pray to the Lord, my voice is joining with hers in the company of all the angels and saints before the glorious throne of God. We sing "Hallelujah!" together. Rosemarie Chanin lives not because of everyone's memories of her--as wonderful as they are. Her eternal life does not depend on our abilities to remember her. So, as her kin in Messiah, and as her forever friend, I share in memory of Rosemarie: Rosemarie Chanin lives because her life is in Messiah Yeshua/Jesus, the Holy One of Israel, the Son of the only True and Living God, who laid down His own life on Golgotha's cross for her life; and having conquered the power of sin and death, He took up His life again the third day according to the Scriptures. Trust in Yeshua/Jesus now; live forever in His grace.
To my wonderful wife Rosemarie (Rusty) married 2 months short of 62 years mother of 3 a great artist and a good friend to many. You will greatly missed I will see you in Heaven love Bobby
