Daniel J. Rossetti

Daniel J. Rossetti, 26, of Worcester, died Friday, October 3rd in UMass-Memorial Medical Center from injuries received in a car accident.

He leaves his parents, John A. Rossetti, Jr. and Pamela A. (Jurgiel) Rossetti of Worcester; three brothers, Matthew J. Rossetti and his wife Asjia of Worcester, Jonathan E. Rossetti of Worcester, stationed in Norfolk, VA, and David N. Rossetti of Worcester; his fiancee, Brooke Gotto, who was the love of his life; his paternal grandparents, John and Mary (Stavros) Rossetti of Worcester; his maternal grandparents, Theresa (Rondeau) Desautels and her husband Frank, of Worcester, and George R. Jurgiel of Worcester. He also leaves aunt and uncle Vanessa and Doug Phethean, who loved him as a son and their children, Olivia and Christopher; aunt Valerie Rossetti, who always kept him dressed sharply when he was a young boy; his uncles, Stephen and his wife Diane Jurgiel and Gregory Jurgiel of Worcester; and cousins, Gregory, Cindy, Joseph, Stephanie and Michael; Kitty and Gary Dodakian, who also loved him as a son, and their children, Gary Peter and Rebecca of Shrewsbury and Donna Bilzarian of AZ and daughters, Rachelle Hale of NC and Jacquie Pietrewicz of AZ; and "Uncle" Phil Phethean of California; and many other family and friends and his dog Flash.

He was born in Calcutta, India and came here in 1982. He graduated from Doherty Memorial High School in 2001 and Worcester State College in 2005. Daniel helped manage the Kettle Brook Golf Club in Paxton. His passion for golf began when he attended the Green Hill Jr. Golf Program, which he later helped manage. He helped to run the Pro Shop at Green Hill, he worked for the New England PGA office, Calloway Golf Company, and it's Demo-Days and worked at Dick's Sporting Goods before getting his dream job at Kettle Brook in April. He was a regional golf-fitting specialist. He also co-owned and operated Green Hill Realty.

While he attended Doherty High School, Daniel ran cross-country and track and placed second in the junior varsity regional championship. A man of many talents, he played the piano and liked jazz, having taken lessons from Dick Odgren. Daniel sang in the All Saints Church Boys Choir from 1989 until 1992. He loved the New England Patriots, the New York Yankees, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, but his idol was Tiger Woods.

Daniel's father John remembers that he loved his brothers and was the glue that pulled everyone together. He loved listening to Daniel's dreams and plans when he came to visit. He enjoyed being the best man in his brother Matt's wedding. He was loved and respected by his brother Jonathan and they were inseperable, and Daniel was like a big brother to all of his friends. He was his brother David's best friend, helping him to make the most out of life, despite David's illness. Matt will fondly remember Daniel's giving ways and the fact that he never expected anything in return. His mother Pamela will miss his hugs and ending every chat with, "I love you, Mama!" When she adopted him, she thought she was blessing him, but instead he blessed her. Brooke says she will always be his "Tume-Tume."

He was an uplifting spirit and took great pride in helping everyone and if you needed anything, he always "knew a guy." Daniel will be missed by the many people that he touched throughout his life.

Calling hours are from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Friday, October 10th in O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, October 11th, in Worcester Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2 Airport Drive. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Green Hill Golf Course Jr. Program, 2 Green Hill Avenue, Worcester, MA 01605.

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