Obituary for Spenser S Rose
Spenser Steven Rose of Andover, MA, passed away, on March 26, 2021, in Manhattan, NY, from
cardiac arrhythmia.
He was born on November 20, 1991 to his loving parents, Kimberly and Kevin Rose. Raised in
Andover, Spenser attended the Pike School prior to graduating from Andover High School in 2010,
and Suffield Academy in 2011, where he played basketball and baseball. He received a B.S. in
Accounting from Marist College and an M.S. in Accounting from Sawyer Business School at Suffolk
University. He was an accountant by day, beginning his career at Ernst & Young, and later Friedman
LLP, and an entrepreneur by night, co-developing Yousic, a social media application for music
enthusiasts. Spenser adored his longtime and much-loved girlfriend, Paige Malengo, with whom he
lived in the Bowery in Manhattan.
Spenser had a vibrant passion for life in addition to his interests in music, sports, film, and fashion.
Leaving an impact on all who met him, Spenser was irresistible, irreplaceable, and larger than life.
One who could talk, laugh, learn, and cry with those from all walks of life, he loved his friends and
most of all loved his family.
He is also survived by his brothers, Griffen Rose and Cade Rose of Andover; his grandmother, Carol
Rose, of Plymouth; his uncle, Drake Zaharris, and wife Kim of Baltimore, MD; his aunt, Elaine
Zaharris, of Woburn; his aunt, Deborah Azrilliant, and husband Evan of New York, NY; his aunt,
Lisa Fitzgerald, and husband William of Duxbury; his godmother and aunt, Melissa Vallas, and
husband Kenneth Gellman of Andover; and many loving cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.
He is predeceased by his grandfather, Steven Rose; grandparents, Bette and Charles Zaharris; his
uncle, David Zaharris; and his great-uncle, Nicholas Vallas.
Due to COVID-19, the funeral will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution in Spenser’s memory to either The Pike
School or the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation.
The family has established a fund in Spenser’s honor to support the Athletics Program at The Pike
School. Friends and family may contribute to the fund by sending a check to: The Pike School, 34
Sunset Rock Road, Andover, MA 01810, including Spenser’s name in the memo line of the check, or
by visiting https://www.pikeschool.org/giving/investnow, including his name in the “in honor of” field.
To donate to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, please send a check to 7500 Brooktree Road,
Wexford, PA 15090. On the memo line, indicate that your donation is in memory of Spenser. If you
would like assistance with your donation please contact info@sca-aware.org or 724.625.0025
cardiac arrhythmia.
He was born on November 20, 1991 to his loving parents, Kimberly and Kevin Rose. Raised in
Andover, Spenser attended the Pike School prior to graduating from Andover High School in 2010,
and Suffield Academy in 2011, where he played basketball and baseball. He received a B.S. in
Accounting from Marist College and an M.S. in Accounting from Sawyer Business School at Suffolk
University. He was an accountant by day, beginning his career at Ernst & Young, and later Friedman
LLP, and an entrepreneur by night, co-developing Yousic, a social media application for music
enthusiasts. Spenser adored his longtime and much-loved girlfriend, Paige Malengo, with whom he
lived in the Bowery in Manhattan.
Spenser had a vibrant passion for life in addition to his interests in music, sports, film, and fashion.
Leaving an impact on all who met him, Spenser was irresistible, irreplaceable, and larger than life.
One who could talk, laugh, learn, and cry with those from all walks of life, he loved his friends and
most of all loved his family.
He is also survived by his brothers, Griffen Rose and Cade Rose of Andover; his grandmother, Carol
Rose, of Plymouth; his uncle, Drake Zaharris, and wife Kim of Baltimore, MD; his aunt, Elaine
Zaharris, of Woburn; his aunt, Deborah Azrilliant, and husband Evan of New York, NY; his aunt,
Lisa Fitzgerald, and husband William of Duxbury; his godmother and aunt, Melissa Vallas, and
husband Kenneth Gellman of Andover; and many loving cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.
He is predeceased by his grandfather, Steven Rose; grandparents, Bette and Charles Zaharris; his
uncle, David Zaharris; and his great-uncle, Nicholas Vallas.
Due to COVID-19, the funeral will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution in Spenser’s memory to either The Pike
School or the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation.
The family has established a fund in Spenser’s honor to support the Athletics Program at The Pike
School. Friends and family may contribute to the fund by sending a check to: The Pike School, 34
Sunset Rock Road, Andover, MA 01810, including Spenser’s name in the memo line of the check, or
by visiting https://www.pikeschool.org/giving/investnow, including his name in the “in honor of” field.
To donate to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, please send a check to 7500 Brooktree Road,
Wexford, PA 15090. On the memo line, indicate that your donation is in memory of Spenser. If you
would like assistance with your donation please contact info@sca-aware.org or 724.625.0025