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age 88, of North Canton, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012. A lifetime resident of Canton and North Canton, he was preceded in death by his parents, Michele and Sabia (Coladonato) Rossi, sister, Concetta Rossetti and brothers, Joseph and Sam Rossi. He served in the Army for a reconnaissance unit during World War II. Following his discharge from the Army, he attended photography school in Dallas, Texas where he met his future wife, Therese (Curtsinger) Rossi. He returned to Canton and established Rossi Studio, which has been a landmark of Canton for 55 years. Anthony was a member of Little Flower Parish, Akron Society of Professional Photographers and Professional Photographers of Ohio. He was inducted into the Canton Amateur Basketball Hall of Fame for his many years of photographic contributions. Anthony's Italian heritage was very important to him. More than anything he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. An avid golfer, he also loved to cook, graciously sharing his home made pizzelles on a regular basis.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Therese Rossi; children, Anita and Dale Topper of Woodstock, Ga., Maryrose and Rick Bajornas of Massillon, Nancy and Jim Lackney of East Canton, Susan and Edd Gibson of Green, Tony Jr. and Deidre Rossi of Hartville; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Vega of Canton; sister-in-law, Betty Rossi of Massillon, and numerous nieces, nephews and longtime friends.
Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Rossi Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10 am at Little Flower Parish with Rev. Fr. John Zuzik celebrant. Entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum.
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Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Rossi
Nancy Lackney
August 27, 2012
It's been a month since you died. It's still hard to believe you are gone. You were the best dad a girl could have. You are always loved and never forgotten. I'm so glad you were my dad.
Deb Matheson
August 3, 2012
Maryrose and Rick,
Thinking of you at this time.
Alicia Lee Vega-Hillman
August 2, 2012
Therese and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Tony's passing.
He touched so many families in our community in such a positive way. May his soul rest in peace. God bless you,
July 31, 2012
Our sincerest sympathy...you are in our prayers. Love, Terry and Margy (Henry) Fearon.
July 31, 2012
To the Rossi family,
So sorry to hear about Tony. It seems he has been a part of our family for so many years, starting with our wedding pictures all the way to our children's graduation pictures.
We will keep you and yours in our thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy,
Paul & Cheryl Vega
Karen Kurtz
July 30, 2012
Mary Rose and Tony,
I have many fond memories of working with your father as adviser to the McK yearbook staff. My prayers for you and
yours.
July 30, 2012
Was saddened to hear about Tony Sr.'s passing. He was a good friend to my parents and photographed many family members and during our drive-in theater days. Our families thought very highly about both Tony and the studio. M/M Herbert Burke
JONATHAN CURTSINGER
July 29, 2012
God Bless Uncle Tony. My thoughts and prayers to the whole Rossi family.
Steve Troup
July 29, 2012
Sorry I cannot be there in person to express my families sorry at your loss. Tony was a good friend to myself and my father-as well as a great competitor. What a great man who we will remmeber always
Steve Troup
Katy George
July 29, 2012
Mary Rose, Tony & Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Mary Rose I have many fond memories of getting to know your family when we lived across from you on Yale years ago. My sincere condolences at your loss & you will be in my thoughts & prayers.
Harry and Patti Rotunno
July 29, 2012
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a good man and a talented photographer. I have thought of you all often. Our years of business were some happy memories and a happy time chapter of my life.
God bless you all and may God give you comfort.
Bill Ackerman
July 29, 2012
Dear Nancy, Jim, Amy, and John,
So sorry to hear of your father, grandfather's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers as always. Love in our God and Savior Jesus Christ, Bill and Dorothy Ackerman
Jim & Ida (Tenaglia) Warner
July 28, 2012
Our sincere condolences to the entire
Rossi Family. Our thoughts and prayers
are with you all in your time of loss and grief of your loved one. May he rest in peace.
Memories are the legacy of love; think
on those as each day goes by.
Fifty-two (52) years ago this month) he took our wedding photos. Mr. Rossi also took photos of our family. He was a very nice gentleman.
The tears flow freely down my cheek
each drop a silent word to speak
Sometimes when it is too hard to pray
my tears know just the words to say...
I thank You, God, for tears that fall
I thank You, God, that You see them all
the words are silent, but they are there...Each one a silent, liquid prayer.
(Author Unknown)
Psalm 56:8
Thou hast taken account of my
wanderings; put my tears in Thy
Bottle; are they not in Thy book.
Becky Race
July 28, 2012
Tony, your dad was so kind, funny, and extremely talented. It was so nice to talk with and visit with him last year. I will forever cherish the pictures he took of me over the years. He will be missed by many and will always have a special place in my heart. He was so proud of all of his family. You have my deepest sympathy may he rest in peace.
July 28, 2012
We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mr.Rossi. We always enjoyed talking with him when our children were there for senior pictures. He will be greatly missed.
-The Barnhart Family
Shawn Gaines
July 28, 2012
My words is not enough for this Family lost! Lean on God in the rough times and the good times! He'll see you through. I met Mr. Anthony Rossi when he did my Senior Pictures from Timken High School. Very, very nice person! Rossi Family is in my prayers!
Maria Tersigni
July 28, 2012
God Bless you all. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
The Tersigni Family
Carrie Curtsinger-Carroll
July 27, 2012
Please know that you are in our hearts and our prayers. May the good Lord grant you peace.
God Bless "Uncle Tony"
Diane Betz
July 27, 2012
The loss of "Uncle Tony", someone so close to us is difficult to bear. We share your grief. Our tuesday night dinners will never be the same. Left to right in the photo attached is Carmen Ripellino, "Uncle Tony" and Nolan Caruso. These guys have been friends for over 60 years. Carmen and Tony started their business's the same year. They talked daily and met once a week for dinner in the last two years.
May God Bless the Rossi Family and God Bless the "3 Amigos"
Bill & Bessie Mercer
July 26, 2012
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the whole family. We have known Anthony for 50 years as he was the one who we went to and had our children's pictures taken.
He was a very wonderful person & photographer.
May God walk beside all of you each day.
Bill & Bessie Mercer
Yvonne (Al) Alexander
July 26, 2012
Tony was the best friend a person could have, as evidenced in the frequent trips to hospitals, nursing homes, and our home in Akron to visit a friend in failing health, over a four year period. We love you Tony and will miss your compassion and sly smile. Rest in peace.
Terry & Linda Kelly
July 26, 2012
Our love & prayers go out to Tony's entire family. He was a very special person, especially for all he did for our Mom, Dorothy. We always considered him a part of our family & he will be missed very much.
Amy Adams
July 26, 2012
I will miss Grandpa Rossi very much.
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