Official Tony Rose Day and Street Memorial Dedication

History was made on May 26, 2026, when Boston Mayor Michelle Wu officially proclaimed the day as Conant “Tony” Rose Day in the City of Boston.

The celebration began with the unveiling of a street memorial at the corner of Cabot and Ruggles

Street, where Tony Rose’s childhood apartment once stood in the Whittier Street Housing Projects.

The ceremony was opened by Asha Janay, Roxbury Liaison, who welcomed attendees and presented the mayoral proclamation to Tony Rose’s widow, Yvonne Rose. The inaugural Tony Rose Day concluded at Slade’s Bar and Grill, where family members, friends, and longtime associates gathered to celebrate his life, share memories, and enjoy music. PHOTOS: MR. KELLEY STUDIO10 PHOTOGRAPHY