Dorothea M. VanKleeck-Rosasco, of North Massapequa, died on October 27, 2006. Mother of Troy(Linda), Eric, Craig and Marc. Grandmother of Arielle and Gregory and soon to be Tyler. Dorothea passed away quietly on her 68th birthday, surrounded by her family at The Hospice Inn in Melville. Born and raised in Kingston, NY, Dorothea was a devoted employee of the Seaford School District for 27 years where she taught Reading and ESL courses. She was well known in the community for her love and care of her children, students and beloved golden retrievers (Nugget, Sutter and Simba). Arrangements were made by McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Inc. Religious service was held in the funeral home. Interment private.