Robin Sue Rosa

DRACUT - Robin Sue Rosa, 60, a resident of Dracut, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. She was the beloved wife of James J. Jalkewicz, to whom she was married for 25 years.

She was born in Woburn on October 7, 1957, and was a daughter of Anthony "Muzzy" Rosa of Woburn and the late Daphne E. (Fletcher) Sawtelle. She received her early eduction in Woburn School and earned her associate's degree from Castle College, her bachelor's from Franklin Pierce College, where she was on the Dean's List, and her master's degree in Psychology from Cambridge College.

Robin dedicated her career to helping those who are struggling with addiction. She worked in various capacities in different treatment facilities throughout the area, with the most recent being as a Clinical Psychologist for Habit OpCo in Lowell.

She was also co-owner, along with her husband, of Dracut Roofing and Chimney Service and Aaren Chimney and Roofing Brookline, NH.

Robin was an active member of the New Life Christian Community Church in Lowell.

She loved music and was a talented singer and musician. She was a former member of the band Country Rose. Her greatest joy came from spending time in the company of her loving family.

In addition to her husband and father, Robin is survived by five sons, Lee Landry of Dracut, Beau Landry and his wife Courtney of Mason, NH, Luke Landry of Dracut, Ben Landry of Dracut, and Jacob Jalkewicz of Dracut; her three daughters, Tina Dizoglio and her husband William Foley of Cork, Ireland, Danielle (Cassin) Williams and her husband Brian of Dracut, and Desiree (Landry) Acosta and her husband William of Haverhill; ten grandchildren; one great grandchild; five brothers, Danny Small of Chester, NH, Tyler Gately of Texas, Jerry Gately of Woburn, Darryl Gately and her wife Sandy of Winchester, Glen Gately of Haverhill; two sisters, Daphne Gil of Port Charlotte, FL and Tara Gately of Haverhill; and many nieces, nephews, and close friends. She was also the mother of the late David "Davie" Dizoglio.

SERVICES - Relatives and friends are invited to attend Robin's Life Celebration at the MCKENNA-OUELLETTE FUNERAL HOME, 327 Hildreth Street, Lowell on Wednesday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Her Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 10:00 AM at the Calvary Baptist Church, 60 Hastings St., Lowell. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Robin's memory to New Life Christian Ministries, 150 Middlesex St., Lowell, MA 01852.