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Wesley Rossi Obituary
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Wesley A. Rossi, 78, of Johnson City, died on Sunday, August 17, 2008, at his home. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Marguerite Rossi; brother, David Rossi; and sister, Elizabeth Saunders. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Grace Rossi, Johnson City; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Deborah Rossi, San Diego, Calif., Deron and Rebecca Rossi, Cary, N.C., Daniel Rossi, Johnson City; mother-in-law, Genevieve Sents, Johnson City; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Maria Rossi, St. Louis, Mo.; sister, Sarah Jenson, Johnson City; grandsons, Nick Rossi, Cary, N.C., Gilbert and Dante Rossi, both of N.C.; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, John and Veronica Sents, Vestal, Bob Sents, Johnson City, Ella Joyce Rossi, Endicott; also several nieces and nephews. He was a veteran of the Korean War, and retired from the IBM Corp. after 38 years and was a member of the IBM Quarter Century Club, the Village of Johnson City Recreation Commitee, the Johnson City Senior Center, the American Legion Post 758 and Our Savior Lutheran Church.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Barber Memorial Home, Inc., 428 Main Street, Johnson City. The Rev. Michele Fischer will officiate. Burial will be in Riverhurst Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the Barber Memorial Home. The family would like to extend a special thank you to sister-in-law, Jean Aswad; Patricia Petko and Mary Petko and the staff at Hospice for their loving care of Wesley. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Hospice Program at Lourdes Hospital, 169 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, N.Y. 13905
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Memories and Condolences
for Wesley Rossi
Stephen Ulbricht
August 29, 2008
Dave, Debbie, and family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Wesley was a great man. It was good to see him at your 50th birthday party in NC. We will keep you in our prayers.
Stephen & Deborah Ulbricht
John and Michelle Finnamore
August 24, 2008
We are so saddened to learn of your loss. May you take this time to find comfort in one another.
Bob and Kimberly Tewksbury
August 24, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Wes was a great guy, everyone was fond of him. He will be missed.
Drew Fowler
August 21, 2008
Dear Dan & Family
I extend to you my deepest sympathy and understanding of this very difficult time as my dad past 6 years ago almost to the day. I am sure your loss is tremendous and you have a genorous family and group of friends to lean on. Consider me one of those friends.
Mike/Maggie Coletta Family
August 21, 2008
To the Rossi Family,
Please except our deepest sympathy at the loss of your loved one. May you hold fast in your heart each memory, for they do not fade but grow stronger wrapped in love.
Sandy Soltis-Blackwell
August 20, 2008
Mrs. Rossi: Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Memories are the best we can hold in our heart. Sandy Soltis-Blackwell
Bill Gunther
August 20, 2008
Dear Dan & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing.I will pray for him and your family daily through this difficult time.He had to be a wonderful man because the apple does not fall far from the tree. God Bless you and your family.
June/Bob Purtell
August 20, 2008
August 20, 2008
Dear Grace and Family:
We knew Wes from Jr. High School and up until the last 50 yr reunion. He was always a happy-go-lucky guy and will be missed by everyone. Our prayers are with you all.
Bob and June Purtell, Sebastian, FL
Patti and Joe Zwierzynski
August 20, 2008
Grace,Dave,Deron and Danny
We were so sorry to hear about the death of Wes, I truly enjoyed talking with him in recent years usually when we were grocery shopping at the Giant ,especially remembering old times as backyard neighbors Your family is the best,we had many good memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Michael O'Neil
August 20, 2008
I came to know Wes back when he helped hire me some 30+ years ago at IBM. He was also good friends with my Father as they grew up together as youths.
I will always remember him as someone who took quality time to listen/talk to you. He was a very caring/kind/gentile man. Our loss is Heaven's gain!
My prayers are with his family.....
Christine (Lambrinos) Figured
August 20, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the entire Rossi family. May your happy memories see you through the saddest days ahead from your loss.
Dawn Pratt
August 20, 2008
Dan,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My your memories carry you through this time.
God Bless,
Dawn
Jodi Bevan
August 20, 2008
Grace, My thoughts are prayers are with you and yours.
Ed Boncek
August 20, 2008
Dave, I was sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He was always friendly and a very positive influence on everyone he met.
Janet (Morris) Grasso
August 20, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy to your entire family. How lucky I was to have worked for Wes very early in my IBM career. The respect he showed everyone was returned to him 100 fold. What a great man! I am so sorry for your loss.
Steve & LuAnn Korutz
August 19, 2008
Grace, Deron, Dave, Dan and the rest of the family.
I was extremely sadden when I heard of Mr. Rossi (Wes) passing. He was a great guy and I always remember him smiling whenever I saw him. Its always hard to lose a father or husband but you know he is in God's Heaven now and there is no more suffering or pain. My father and mother have been gone for 10 yrs. and not a day goes by that I don't think of them. Keep your faith and know that you will see him again someday. Deron, stay strong and be there for your mother and may God Bless all of you during this trying time.
Michael & Sandy Timson
August 19, 2008
To the entire Rossi Family:
Our prayers are with you.
Find peace through music.
Jason Sents
August 19, 2008
Aunt Grace & Family:
I am terribly sorry for your loss. Uncle Wes always inspired me growing up, and he had a profound impact during my formative years. I still carry with me his ideals, ethics, humor, and wisdom. May God bless you all.
Annamarie Jenkins
August 19, 2008
We will miss Wes very much. He was a pleasant person to us at the Manely Mart on Riverside Drive. God Bless you and your family. From the crew of the Manley Mart Riverside Drive Johnson City
Earl Raney
August 19, 2008
Dear Grace and family.
May God give you strength and comfort in this hour of sadness I know He will.
Paulette Quick
August 19, 2008
Dan and Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. May God's love and grace give you peace at this difficult time. My thoughts and parayers are with your all.
Sincerely,
Paulette Quick
Paulette Quick
August 19, 2008
Dan and Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. May God's love and grace give you peace at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Paulette Quick
Joan and Jack Spalik
August 19, 2008
Dear Grace and Family:
Our heartfelt prayers and wishes go to you as we join in your sorrow. We recall all the good years we have shared and will truly miss our best friend.
Wes is in God's hands now, but will always remain in our hearts. Love Joanie and Jack
Vince and Anne Marie Cherrone
August 19, 2008
Our sincere sympathies to the Rossi family. I have fond memories of spending time with Wes at the JC Little League and Pony League fields and his dedication to the youth programs in the community. Johnson City will miss a truly fine gentleman.
Mike & Marcy Rozelle
August 19, 2008
Wes was a wonderful person. He knew how to enjoy life by balancing his family life with his professional career. He was a positive influence on more careers than anyone I ever knew and more importantly, also knew when people were going through difficult times had that knack of saying and doing the "right thing". Our condolences to Grace, David, Deron, Daniel and families. We lost a great one in Wes.
Sandy
August 19, 2008
May you rest in peace Wes. I remember talking to you as you were walking in the mall this past spring and reliving old times at IBM. You were a great mentor when I started with IBM 30 years ago.
Mary Petko
August 19, 2008
A kind, gentle man has passed, he will be missed. Especially his easy smile and subtle sense of humor.
My thoughts and prayers are with the
family.
Chuck&Nancy McDonald
August 19, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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