Hal Rothenberg
June 26, 2025

It is with great sadness that Harold Edwin Rothenberg has signed off for his last news broadcast at the age of 79. On June 26, 2025 Hal passed away peacefully after a brief illness.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Marie, proud father of three sons Jeff, Scott and Greg. Loving Grandfather/Big Poppa to Jacob, Kacey, Alexandra and Austin. Adoring Great Grandfather to Scarlett, Freya and Joseph.

While spinning records as a DJ at a dance in the early 1960’s he caught the eye of Marie and they went on to a life filled with love and adventure. Hal went onto a broadcasting career as news reader in radio for over 60 years.
He enjoyed a good game of euchre, cribbage, horseshoes, billiards, trivial pursuit and was passionate about winning. He always enjoyed attending Nascar races and sharing time with family and friends while at the track. His love of aviation meant you find him at various air shows. His curiosity for history always meant Hal had the correct answers when watching his favourite television show Jeopardy.

In lieu of flowers the family kindly asks for donations to made to Make A Wish Foundation in memory of Hal.
The family would also like to thank the staff at the Hamilton General ICU Cardiac Unit who provided comfort to Hal and compassion to the family.

A celebration of life with details to follow.

Hal loved to weave a story and he would love to hear them all so please share with his family and friends at the celebration.