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Donald Rossi Obituary

ROSSI, Donald, 84, passed in Tucson, AZ on April 25, 2011, into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Donna and his son, Robert. Survived by his son, Bernard (Karen) and grandson, Zachary all of Independence, MO; by his granddaughter, Jennifer (Brian) and great-grandson, Holden of greater Los Angeles, CA; by his son, James (Wendi) and grandson, Christopher and granddaughter, Mikayla of Tucson, AZ. After selling his taxi and livery business in Lake Forest, IL, Donald moved his family to NW Tucson in 1973, worked in the RV repair business and eventually partnered in Real Estate with his wife before retiring. A Eucharistic Minister, he loved his service in the Church and caring for all those around him. He was truly a gentle man, kind and sharing. He loved experiencing people and he will be genuinely missed by all those he has touched. A Memorial Mass will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 30, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Apr. 29, 2011.

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April 30, 2011

Berni, Jim and Families
So sorry to hear of your Dads passing. May his kindness bring you closer together.
Kathy Little
Tucson,AZ

April 29, 2011

Please accept my sincere condolences. It was always a pleasure to run into Don. He had a wonderful sweet and kind way about him. His smile was contageous! He will certainly be missed.
Sincerely
Maggie Dunbar

Charles B. Towner

April 29, 2011

Dear Rossi family: I'm sorry I will be out of town on Saturday and unable to be with my old friend once more in SEAS Church. What fond memories of him from the back of the Chapel on weekdays andat the south door of thge church handing me a bulletin with a smile. Surely he was welcomed into the loving arms of our Risen Jesus on Ester Monday.
Charley

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