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Richard Rossi Obituary

Richard S. Rossi Sr. Fitchburg native, Air Force vet; 72 ENGLEWOOD, Fla. Richard (Dick) Rossi Sr., 72, of Englewood, Fla., passed peacefully Saturday, August 2, 2008 at the TideWell Hospice House in Englewood, Fla. with his immediate family and sister, Susan, by his side. He was born in Fitchburg, Mass., to Geno A. Sr. and Veronica (Roy) Rossi. Dick was a disabled veteran of the United States Air Force, and enjoyed gardening, fishing, and woodworking. He was a member of the DAV JFK Chapter 44 in Boston, and the Gardner Deer Club. He leaves behind his loving and caring wife, Patricia; his three children, Dr. Pamela Rossi Bernhardt of Pahoa, Hawaii, Cheryl Slattery of Gardner, Mass., and Richard Rossi, Jr. of Sturbridge, Mass.; two brothers, Kenneth of Belchertown, Mass., and Thomas of Fitchburg, Mass.; three sisters, Diane Thomas of Fitchburg, Mass., Jane Ferrazza of Westminster, Mass., and Susan Zangarine of Englewood, Florida; and four grandchildren whom he loved and thoroughly enjoyed, Matthew and Shaun Slattery, and Jonathan and Stephanie Rossi. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Geno A. Rossi, Jr.; and two sisters, Beverly L'Ecuyer and Barbara Orsini. Dick and Pat would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in December of this year. Dick had many friends in both Fitchburg and Florida, and will surely be missed. He was Dick...enough said. ROSSI A memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony Church at 10:00 am on Thursday, August 14, 2008. Interment will be private at St. Bernard's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Rossi's name to TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238 and St. Anthony's Restoration Fund.

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Published by Sentinel & Enterprise on Aug. 7, 2008.

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Rick & Maryann Smith

August 14, 2008

Mrs. R, Sheri, Rick & Pam..
We were so sorry to hear about Mr. R. We have fond memories of the visit we had in Wells with you and Mr. R. a few years ago with Dick & Amy Smith....had a GREAT VISIT, with some wine and great conversation. He was always a hot ticket and he will be dearly missed. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Sandy Zangarine

August 12, 2008

Dickie, I will miss you..not seeing you in FL when I visit my Dad...I know you are in a better place..

Kelley Irish

August 11, 2008

Pat, Sheri, Ricky, and Pam- My memories of Dad is how he always had a comment to make me laugh. (Or more than one comment!) I especially remember the last few conversations I had with him on the phone and how he made us all laugh with his antics. I know that he is laughing with us in his new peaceful home. He definitely is missed. Love to you all, Kelley

August 11, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers our with all of youd uring this difficult time..Steve,Kay and Tracy

Edward Trainor

August 10, 2008

Dick you will be sadly missed. I have only know you for 6 to 8 yrs. but had a lot of good times My sincere sympathy and condolences to the Rossi family REST IN PEACE

The DiBenedettos on the Hill

August 9, 2008

Dear Sheri & family,
Our hearts go out to you during this time. You are in our thoughts & prayers & will continue to be as days go by. The doctors couldn't make your husband/dad better so he now has been given the BEST - God's promise of ETERNAL LIFE without pain.

Giselle Bottomly

August 8, 2008

Pat, my heart is broken. I think of you and Dick all the time and to now hear that my buddy is gone has ripped me apart inside. I miss you and wish I could hug you and tell you how very sorry I am. I know he'll watch over his little friend Spencer from Heaven. I am truly sorry Pat, God Bless.

Jane Dahlke-Ferry

August 8, 2008

Dicky as we used to call him when we were kids was a great cousin. He was always full of fun and mischief. Even though I haven't seen him for a while I will miss him and his wonderful family that he adored! I spent a few summers in the Rossi household and will always remember the laughter, the big pots of food for the 9 children& guests. I know what you are all going through because I went through it 7 years ago when I lost my husband Bob. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.

Paul Woodcome

August 8, 2008

Our sincere sympathy to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with The Rossi family at this time of need.

Paul & Eleanor Woodcome

fran johnson

August 7, 2008

Dick was my beloved cousin. We always had so many laughs and such fun when we were kids and even a few times as adults. He sure did know how to have a good time. I am sorry that he had to go through so much. He leaves a beautiful wife and loving family.
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy,
Tom & Fran Johnson

Christine Van Hillo-Babineau

August 7, 2008

My sincere sympathy to the entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of need.

Richard "Dick" Ryan

August 7, 2008

I was brought up with Dick in the Patch and he will be missed by all. You all have my Sincere Sympathy and may he Rest in Peace.

Richard S. Rossi Jr.

August 7, 2008

Dad, I will forever love and miss you very much! There was never enough time to share with you, but the times we did share mean everything to me. Rest now, rest in peace with your family by your side. I will see you again in a better place! All my love... Rick

Leo Roy

August 7, 2008

It has been many years since I've seen Dick or any member of the family for that matter. I have spent many hours at the Rossi home when I was dating Barbara many years ago. Dick and I lived so close, in the winter I live in Bradenton, Florida.
My sincere condolences to Dick's family and the entire family.

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