Albert J. Rossetti Jr.

Albert J. Rossetti Jr. RotterdamAlbert J. Rossetti Jr., 70, passed away after a long illness Monday, July 30, 2012 at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home, peacefully, with his loving family at his side. Albert was born on March 31, 1942 in Schenectady. After graduation from Mont Pleasant High School, Al entered the U.S. Army and completed the Army cooking school and served in Vietnam. When he returned from the Army, he held various bar tending positions and excelled as a mixologist. In 1970 he purchased Rolling Greens, Inc. on Hamburg Street. Later on, he pursued other business opportunities. Most recently, he worked at Rolling Greens Lanes in Scotia, helping his sister. Al was an avid bowler and golfer. He gave golf lessons and belonged to many leagues. Noted to be a great cook, Al prepared many parties and banquets and taught many people to cook. He was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Philomena Campana Rossetti. He is survived by his beloved sisters and brother, Frances N. Lawyer (Richard Peckham) Kathleen A. Spetla (Frank) and Robert A. Rossetti (Carin); nephews, Chip Lawyer, Darrin Podrodzaik, Victor Rossetti (Donna) Garrett Rossetti (Heidi); also survived by several cousins. Calling hours will be held Sunday, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Demarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Avenue, Rotterdam. Services will begin at 10:15 Monday morning at the funeral home thence to St. John the Evangelist Church, Union St., for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 O'clock. Entombment at St. Cyrils Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations in his name be made to the Guilderland Center Nursing Home, 127 Main St., Guilderland, NY 12085. The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff at the nursing home for the care and compassion given to Al and his family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the R.J. DeLuccia Funeral Home.