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CHRISTINA ROSSETTI Obituary

CHRISTINA M. ROSSETTI - BURLINGTON - It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Christina Marie Rossetti, 29, a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. She passed away peacefully on June 23, 2013, in Fletcher Allen Health Care ICU with family at her side. Christina was born on June 18, 1984, in Burlington, the daughter of Joseph Rossetti and Diana Russell Johnson. She graduated with the Class of 2002 at Burlington High School, where she excelled in basketball, soccer and softball. Christina had a competitive nature and the ability to play any sport or game. She will be remembered for her energetic spirit, unique personality, love of music, and her creative style for rhyming lyrics and poetry. We will miss her bright smile and incredible hugs. She worked as a cook at several area restaurants, most recently, Friendly's in Williston. She was predeceased by grandparents, Armand and Shirley Rossetti; and grandmother, Carol Myers. She is survived by her father, Joseph Rossetti and stepmother, Lynne Bisaillon; mother, Diana Russell Johnson and stepfather, Robert Johnson; brother, Cory Rossetti and wife, Elizabeth; niece, Leila; stepbrother, Aaron Johnson; and stepgrandparents, Norman and Joan Bisaillon, and Colleen Johnson. She also leaves behind several aunts, uncles, cousins, many special friends who knew her as "Zetti;" and her beloved pets, Karma and Gucci. A sincere thank you to Melissa Wood, Christina's guardian angel. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to the team at Fletcher Allen ICU for their exceptional care and compassion. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at 11 a.m. at St. Marks Parish on North Avenue in Burlington. Online condolences may be made to www.gregorycremation.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to FAHC Medical Intensive Care Unit, c/o Karen Rounds, 240MC4, 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401.

Published by The Burlington Free Press from Jun. 24 to Jun. 27, 2013.
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8 years.. Doesnt seem possible. I hope you are at peace. Save a spot for all of us.

Diane Pawlick

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June 18, 2021

Zetti... I still have no words to express the loss of such a beautiful human, wonderful friend and sensitive soul. I wish we had more time on this earth but am comforted by the knowledge that your contagious smile will greet me and that tigger (t.i double grrr) energy will embrace me again one day. You are so loved, deeply missed and live on in the hearts of so many sweet girl.

jamie

June 18, 2020

you will forever be in my heart... You will never be forgotten.... I will always love you more than you could ever know!!!! Lova Lova you

July 23, 2013

Joe & Lynne, we are thinking of you often & are so sorry for your loss. We all care so much & send our love.

Nancy & family Wallace

July 18, 2013

Still thinking about you every day Zetti.
Hope you are at peace.

July 12, 2013

I love you so much there is not a minute that does not go by that you are not on my mind. Look over all the ones that loved you so... Forever in my heart!! "fly like 2 Doves"

July 12, 2013

LOVE YOU FOREVER

July 11, 2013

You will never be forgotten. Love yoy.

July 11, 2013

Joe, Lynn and family, I cannot believe this news. Christina was such a beautiful girl, inside and out. Nigel and I are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers and thoughts. Judy Nelson

Judy Nelson

July 8, 2013

Christina I would like to say goodbye once more. If you only knew all they empty, sad hearts you have left behind. I hope you are at peace. It was great to have known you. Until we meet again.

dede

July 4, 2013

Joe, Lynn and Corey - we are so very sorry for your loss and wish we could be with you.
love,
Debbie and Blaine

July 4, 2013

Joe and Family: My thoughts are with you.
Roberta-Champlain Cable

July 3, 2013

Joe, I am so very sorry.

Sandi Seaver

July 2, 2013

Joe,
No words. May the love and support you have from your family and friends ease some of the pain. May the memories and love of such a beautiful sole be carried in your heart always. Love you.

Paula Ritchie

July 2, 2013

Joe, sorry about your kid,life is not good when your kids go befor you,your friend from woodlawn rd.

mike McLaurin

July 2, 2013

Words cannot express how saddened we are of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts, our hearts and our prayers.

Gerry, Sue &Joel Senesac

July 2, 2013

Joe, Lynn, Diana and BJ, Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and everyday. Vicki Cunningham MacArthur and The Cunningham Family!!!

July 2, 2013

Dear Joe and Family,
We were so saddened to hear of the loss of your Christina. You are in our hearts and prayers.

Gary & Patty (McDonald) Sundberg

July 1, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to you, sincerely.

Darin@Lisa Jaques

July 1, 2013

Joe, Lynn & Diana
we are so sorry for your loss.My wife & I are thinking of you all at this extremely difficult time.

May God bless you and your family

Steve & Joanne Ploesser

July 1, 2013

I am at a loss for words .... Your smile is the only thing that eases the pain! I have so many childhood memories with you, that will never go away. It always seemed to be that we would just bump into each other at the perfect time over the years and I must say your personality never changed! May you dance on the moon and swing from the stars, just promise us all that your not too far gone! Love you always and forever!

Tonya Desjardin

July 1, 2013

I deeply sorry for your loss, Joe and Diane. I pray for the good Lord to open his arms and take her in. I hope and pray the death didn't tear at the family. God bless.

Christopher Brown

July 1, 2013

You will always be in my heart and my memories of you will last forever. A great friend and teammate who could always bring a smile to my face. I love you zetti and I miss so many jokes, games and adventures and I will never forget it how you always had a way of making the day better.

Ashley Rae Wilson

June 30, 2013

Still remember the first time we were introduced to Christina as she and Jordan were only 3 weeks apart. They ended up being classmates from kindergarten through graduation never realizing that their parents were classmates as well.
Our deepest and sincere sympathy to all of you. May the love of friends and family and cherished memories bring you moments of comfort.

Love
David and Jacklyn Maynard

June 29, 2013

Joe & Lynn- Our hearts are saddened by your loss. May you find comfort and laughter in your memories. Vince & Rhonda

June 29, 2013

Jeff and family. I am so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful smile. There just aren't words that are adequate for the loss of a child. Treasure memories of happy times together. Janice Clements

Janice Clements

June 28, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Sheryl Vuley

June 28, 2013

Joe, Lynne, Diana, B.J. and family,
I am thinking of you all at this extremely difficult time and wishing you all Love, Strength, and Peace to carry you through.

Suellen Bessette

Suellen Bessette

June 28, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Amy Leclerc(Jimmo)

June 28, 2013

I am so so sorry for your tragic loss!!! I can't imagine losing a daughter so young. Our hearts and prayers are with you.

With love,
Caroline and Bopper

Caroline Mainieri

June 28, 2013

Zetti my dear Friend~ Forever will I feel your bear hugs that proved how deep your love was. Always will hear your wise words, insightful lullabies, and respectful rhymes. Your never faltering smile will be etched in my mind till the end of my days. You are gone but not forgotten. My deepest sympathies to her family and friends... "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal." Love you my sweet girl rest in peace, save me a place by your side.

Jamie Bedard

June 27, 2013

I am so very sorry for your family's loss. May God grant your family the grace to get through this period of time, followed by peace and closure.

Remo Monfreda

June 27, 2013

Joe and Diana, You are in my thoughts.

Terri Lareau

June 27, 2013

Rest in peace Christina xoxo

Donna Duffy

June 27, 2013

Dear Joe, Diana, and Cory,

I am deeply saddened by Christina's passing. I know she was and will always be your little girl. I am so sorry. I will always treasure her memory. My heart is with you.

HJ

June 27, 2013

I am deeply saddened to hear of Christina's passing. She was a great friend, competitor and teammate for so many years. I will never forget all of the fun times we had together from little league, to CYO, to BHS. My prayers go out to all of her family and friends.

Jenna Lafayette

June 27, 2013

Joe,Lynne,and Cory..My heart hurts at the loss of Christina, and I am so grateful that my kids and I got to spend so much time with you all such a long time ago. May she rest in peace..

Vicki-Lee Ayers

June 27, 2013

Zetti you will be dearly missed you were the best cousin that I could have asked for sorry that I broke your collarbone when we were little Love always Your cousin Shawn...xoxoxo

Shawn Russell

June 27, 2013

My prayers are with the Rossetti family during this painful time.

Kathi Young

June 27, 2013

Joe, Lynne, Diana and BJ,

So very sad to hear of your loss. Hoping you'll find peace and not pain during this difficult time. Love you, Laura Snow

June 27, 2013

Lynne & Joe - Love & prayers to you & your family at this sad time. My thoughts are with you all.

Pamela Redfield-Tudhope

June 27, 2013

Very heartbroken to have heard about Christina passing away. My heart goes out to the entire Rossetti family. Rest in peace Christina.

Jordan Maynard

June 27, 2013

To Christina's entire family, Our hearts go out to you, in this very sad time, for all who were lucky to have known here. Our family holds very dear memories of camping trips and many cookouts we had together with Diana, BJ, and all the kids. That infectious smile you always wore on your face Christina, will always be carved in my heart and mind. You will be greatly missed. Rest in peace baby girl.

The Ploessers

Laurie Ploesser

June 27, 2013

Our Dearest Sympathy to you all. Christina was an amazing woman. She played basketball with all the kids in the neighborhood and hired the little ones to help her clean up leaves in her yard... they would be raking and she would throw leaves in the air and hide and the kids would think it was coming from the trees and yell at the trees. Christina would snicker and they would tackle her into the pile of leaves.. She was always smiling... She will always hold a special place in all of our lives.. God Bless you Christina...

June 27, 2013

Joe, So sad to hear of Christina's passing . Ken and I are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Cathi&Ken Schofield

Cath Schofield

June 27, 2013

Joe and Diana
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. There is no greater loss than that of your child. Take one day at a time and cherish her memory.
Phil and Lorrie Noyes

June 27, 2013

Joe & Family, Our Deepest sympathies to you and your family,
Victor & Tami Menard

Victor & Tami Menard

June 27, 2013

Joe and family. You are all in my thoughts.

Chris Gilbert

June 27, 2013

Joe and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. Zetti is a beautiful girl..
Donna Demag Cross

June 27, 2013

Zetti was an amazing friend and I will never forget her spunk. My prayers go to her family now, may God grant you healing and peace.

Kim Wood

June 27, 2013

Rossetti Family, my thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time, may you all find comfort & peace through the many fond memories we all have with her!

Michelle & Suzanne Corey

June 27, 2013

Joe, my family deeply saden, we know she is in heaven and that the Good Lord will take the pain you are going thru and be by your side.. God bless you Joe...Leo and Marie

June 27, 2013

Joe, So sorry to hear aboute the loss of your daughter.

June 27, 2013

SO SORRY <3

Tammy

June 27, 2013

Jill Russell

June 27, 2013

So sorry for your loss. I went to Camp Holy Cross with Christina and she was always someone I looked forward to seeing each year. She will be missed.

June 27, 2013

to my long time friend Diana, I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. May she be in a beautiful place. My thoughts are with you.

Sara Young

June 27, 2013

our sincere condolence to the rossetti family. tom and pat mayo

June 27, 2013

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beautiful daughter.

Colleen & Mark (Bedard) Forkas

June 27, 2013

Christina (Zetti), I will never forget when we met and when someone called you Christina for the first time I was like "who is that?" cant believe I really thought "Zetti" was your name. You always told me I was a little slow, goes to show you were right. You know I always had much love for you and I always will. I can't explain how I feel and how sad I am but I will live for you and I will carry you with me.. You would want me to live my life and be TRULY happy so that is what I will do because I know that is what we both wanted for each other. I will be here for your family and friends til the end of time so please know I will love them. I love you girl and I miss you so much. Rest in Peace. Lova Love You my friend!!

Melissa Wood

June 27, 2013

So sorry for your lost. She had such a fire-filled spirit.

Kate Lopez

June 27, 2013

Joe and Family
So sorry to read of Christina passing, no greater loss than of your child. What a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope the fond memories you have of her will give you some comfort. Joe, having a daughter the same age, I can't even imagine how devastated you feel. Please know that you and your family have many friends ready to help

Bill Wetherbee

June 27, 2013

To Joe and your family and friends. My sincere condolences to you all. May she rest in peace.

Jennifer Fayette

June 27, 2013

Joe and family.....I am so sorry for your loss....nothing I can say to you at this time is going to help.. Just know you are in my prayers.

Frank and June Lee

June 27, 2013

To Christina's Family: I am so sorry for your loss. I went to Hunt Middle School & BHS with her and Cory. I will always remember her. She was full of energy and she had a wonderful personality. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Brittany Lewis

June 27, 2013

Joe and Lynn,Diana and Joe
Words cannot express our sympathy for you and your families.Christina is in our prayers and in our thoughts.She is now with her grandparents in heaven and they will look after her.You have your own special angel looking over you.
Sully and Linda

June 27, 2013

Joe,Lynne,Corey and all who loved Her,Peace and love to all of you.Rest in Peace Christina. Mandy Dandridge

Amanda Dandridge

June 27, 2013

My heart and prayers are with you, may she rest in peace. I'm so sorry for your lost.

June 27, 2013

To the Rosetti Family:

I am so sorry for your loss. Zetti was such an incredible person. I am honored to have had the chance to play softball with her.. She made you want to do better than your best on the field. Varsity Team 2002...good times! She will be greatly missed

June 27, 2013

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Christina. May you find comfort in knowing that she is safe and at peace. Rest easy Christina.

Tracy Garen

June 26, 2013

joey-diana there are no words to make you feel better but i want you to know i'm so sorry you lost her ..i can still see the kids on the swing set out back of the rathskeller and me telling them not so high .. lou

June 26, 2013

The Clark Family

June 26, 2013

The Rossetti Family,
My heart goes out to your family at this time of need, may you know how many lives Christina has impacted. My Deepest Sympathies.

Melissa Clark

June 26, 2013

Joe, Cory and all the Rossetti Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss of the lovely Christina!!!!We will always remember her beauty and athletic talent running around Schifilliti Field showing the boys how it was done! Such a bright star-now she will be shining from above. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Mary Jane & Ed McMahon

June 26, 2013

Joe & family no words can express the loss of a Christina
My condolences

ARDE Fontaine

June 26, 2013

Dear Joe,Diana,BJ,Cory and Family. I didn't get a chance to get to know Christina as she was growing up I do remember her at Grandma Carols.I did how ever remember how beautiful she was. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.i hope that God will heal you at this difficult time.My prayers are with you. Christina was my great niece and I wish I could have got to know her. God Bless to all.
My love.
Aunt Virginia McGrath Edney

Virginia Edney

June 26, 2013

I'm very sorry for Christina's passing. I hope her memories console you during this trying time. She will never be forgotten.

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
Mary Elizabeth Frye

Craig

June 26, 2013

To the Rossetti Family,

I am so saddened for your pain of losing such a beautiful spirit. Christina had a spark unlike any other, she will be missed deeply by many. Please know you have been in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathy Fuller

June 26, 2013

To the Rosseti Family,
Our hearts ache for you during this difficult time. Our hope is you can find some peace in knowing she is in heaven now looking over everyone. No more pain.

Pam & Dennis Ste Marie

June 25, 2013

... To The Rossetti Family...
In your extraordinary grief be there for each other. Celebrate Christina's beautiful personality for which you were responsible. My prayers are with you.

Marie-Ann O'Connor

June 25, 2013

Lighting a candle to help her find her way. Our thoughts are with the Russell and Rossetti families.May your memories sustain and comfort you.

George & Valerie Ryan

June 25, 2013

My "Besty". I can never thank you enough for all the memories you have given me. Yahtzee and capri sun will never be the same.I will miss that beautiful smile and all the laughter we have shared.You are one of the most amazing people I have ever met, and I thank god You were in my life. Sean and Jake will never forget their "big sister" We all love you and hope you are lookin down and singing to us. Bruce and I will never forget you Zetti, and we love you so much.

Lee Ann Spear

June 25, 2013

I love you more than words could ever describe. I will never ever forget you. You were the love of my life and always will be. I love you baby.

Kerri

June 25, 2013

My sincerest condolences to the Rossetti family for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Emily Santillo

June 25, 2013

Dear Joe and Family, We are deeply saddened to learn of Christina's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you maneuver through this most difficult time. Love & Hugs to you all.

Erica and Bill Curley

June 25, 2013

Dearest Zetti...
To see the way my daughter grieves for you, is a testimony to the special person that you were. Please look down on her, she needs an angel right now and I am sure that you are one of Gods's special ones. Rest in Peace honey.

Diane

June 25, 2013

Zetti, I promise to carry on your contagious smile. The same one that would light up a room the minute you walked in. I promise to laugh and never take myself to seriously. I promise to love harder and forgive faster. I promise to grieve that absence of your physical being for only a moment and then I promise to set you free.

Heather Wheel

June 25, 2013

Joe,Diana,Corey and the entire family,
For some moments in life there are no words. ~ David Seltzer.

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Author Unknown.
RIP Christina

Lisa Lafountaine

June 25, 2013

I will always remember you as a first grader. So full of life and so talented. I can still hear you reading "Are You My Mother" in my head. What a great voice. You will be missed.
Amy LaChance

June 25, 2013

Zetti, I am at loss of words,I am so sorry that your time was cut short with us, The smile that was unforgettable, the talent that came out of you , you were so gifted, I am just glad that I had the opportunity to share some pretty great memories with you, and Melissa, I know you are now in a better place, with no pain, no hurting, just full of smiles looking down on all of us, helping your family and friends get through this tough time. God bless you Zetti RIP and remember just how loved you truly are!

Jenny C

June 25, 2013

I remember you as a little girl, so bright eyed and curious...always in awe of the little things that most people walked right by. I hope you're enjoying all those beautiful little things that kept you full of wonder. Rest Easy!!! Cory, Joe & Lynn and Diane, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sarah Grenon-Roseborough

June 25, 2013

My condolences to entire Rossetti family. Christina was taken far too soon. I sincerely wish I had spent more time with my beautiful cousin and gotten to know her better. Diana, Joe, and Corey-you are in my thoughts and I wish you all the strength to get through this.

Susan McGrath

June 25, 2013

You are one of a kind, Zetti! May you rest in peace and watch over all your love ones.

Jessica Audette

June 25, 2013

Zetti, the lives you have touched. The smiles you put on others faces. You fill everyones hearts that nobody else can fill. Since fifth grade I have loved your courage, strength and wisdom. You were great at sports, beautiful. You have a place in my heart that nobody else can fill. I will always miss you. Someday we will meet again in a peaceful place. Until than your a angel looking over us.

Erin LaForce

June 25, 2013

Thinking of you always Zetti. RIP now lil mama. We all love you and you will never be forgotten

June 25, 2013

Zetti, wow totally lost for words. You were such a great friend with so much to offer. You had an amazing smile that would fill any room up with laughter. You are surely going to be missed my friend but never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Rossetti family. And as for you Zetti, till we all meet again RIP mama and fly with the angels and watch over us all. Love ya ?

Tina Rich

June 25, 2013

To the Rossetti family ~ May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Christina, may her memories fill your hearts.

Terri Sabens & Jim Daignault

June 25, 2013

My prayers and sympathies go out to The Rossetti Family. Christina's light will always shine in your hearts and all of ours...

Tina Theriault

June 25, 2013

Molly Pearson

June 25, 2013

Zetti, I will miss you dearly, your smile, the times we have had, and oh that laughter. There was no one like you. I loved how you were spontaneous, joyful, fun, loving, and one of the most caring people I have ever known. You will be greatly missed and always in my heart.I pray that God is holding you and showing you his unconditional love. To the Rossetti family my thoughts, Love, and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Much love and God Bless -Molly Jameson

Molly Jameson

June 25, 2013

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