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Joseph Rossi Obituary
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Joseph D. Rossi, Jr., 64, a longtime Red Hook resident and former Chicago area resident, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 16th, 2012 at the Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck.
For 30 years, Joe worked for IBM in both the Chicago and Poughkeepsie areas and was a member of their Quarter Century Club. Following his retirement he worked as a technician for Verizon in the Hudson Valley and also worked part-time at H&R Block in Saugerties.
Joe took great joy and pride in raising livestock on his small farm. For many years he was active in the Dutchess County 4-H Program and was an active Boy Scout leader in the Chicago area.
He was a communicant of St. Christopher's Roman Catholic Church in Red Hook.
Born on October 14, 1948, in Oak Park, IL, he was the son of the late Joseph D. and Anna (Michaels) Rossi, Sr.
Joseph married Harriet Williamson on January 5, 1980 at St. Rose Church in East Hartford, CT and she survives at home in Red Hook.
In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his children, Peter Rossi of Stanfordville, NY, Ann Rossi of Riverdale, MD, and Nicholas Rossi of Lima, OH, two sisters, Mary Jo Furgal and her husband Joseph of Arlington, VA, and Barbara Rossi of Chicago, IL, a sister in law, Kathy Rossi of Elmhurst, IL, and his nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Leo Rossi.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 22, 2012 at St. Christopher's Church, Red Hook. Interment will be at St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Red Hook.
Friends may call at the Burnett & White Funeral Homes on Sunday, October 21, 2012 from 2 to 5 pm.
Memorial donations may be made in Joseph's memory to the American Heart Association, 301 Manchester Rd. Suite 105, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 or to St. Christopher's Church, 7411 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571.
Arrangements are under the direction of Burnett & White Funeral Homes 7461 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY.
For directions, or to sign the online guest book, please visit www.Burnett-White.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Rossi
Jason Thatcher
October 22, 2012
I worked with Joe at verizon and was sad to hear of his passing. CWA 1120 send there condolences along with mine.
Thanks for the cow's and the long discussions JOE.
Jason Thatcher
Chief Steward
CWA 1120
Vinnie Coonradt
October 22, 2012
Dear Harriet, Peter, Ann, and Nick please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have such fond memories of entire the Rossi Families involvement in the DC 4_H program and the assistance I could always depend on.
Elizabeth O'Key-Warren
October 22, 2012
Our condolences to your entire family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Steve & Jodi Juckett
October 21, 2012
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are Billy Juckett aunt and Uncle
American Heart Association
October 20, 2012
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Rita Barber
October 19, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about this; I remember Joe in my class we both started H&R Block together and it has sadden me to hear of this great loss. My condolence to the family, may he rest in peace. God bless you all.
Perri Keefe
October 19, 2012
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Becky and I still drive by "Annie's house" so you are not far from our thoughts.. Just wanted to send our condolences to the whole family. Perri Keefe
dorothy brown
October 19, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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