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Charles Rossi
1937 - 2015
Charles Rossi
1937 - 2015
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BORN
1937
DIED
2015
Charles Rossi Obituary
1937-2015
Charles Anthony Rossi, 78, passed away April 26, 2015. Charles was born the sixth of seven children to Frank Maximus & Mary Lena Rossi on February 16, 1937 in his beloved hometown, Center Ridge, Arkansas. After graduating from Catholic High School at the age of 16, he moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan where he received a BBA from Western Michigan University and met his wife, Dorothy Irene Erickson, who he married on August 26, 1961. He served in the US Army during the Berlin Crisis in Ft Belvoir, Virginia in 1961-1962. He resided in Texas the majority of his adult life, spending over 40 years in Houston, TX where they raised their four children. He worked in advertising sales spending 22 years with 3M before forming his own business, Advertising Impact, which he lead for 12 years. His charm and good humor made him a natural salesman and he was honored with numerous awards throughout his career. Charles was a faithful member of Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church and loved spending time with family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, daughter, Leigh Wiegand, sisters Louise Crews and Lucille Conway. He is survived by his daughters Rhonda Samperi and Sharen Groppell, son Allan Rossi; spouses Brit Wiegand and David Groppell; grandchildren Blake and Logan Samperi, their spouses Ashley and Kali, and Jacquelyn Samperi; Carter and Blaine Wiegand; Garrett and Gregory Groppell; great grandchildren Ezra, Adelaide and Noah Samperi; brothers Edward and wife Jean, Rev. Raymond and Marion, wife Betty; sister Gloria DeSalvo; and many loving nieces and nephews and other extended family including Regan and Hadley Wiegand. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 2nd 11:00 am at Klein Funeral Home, 16131 Champion Forest Dr., Spring, TX, the visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the Klein Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, you may send a donation to www.the100club.org.
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Stephen
June 9, 2015
I worked with Charlie at 3M and also after that. He was a nice man and I will miss talking to him. He was always a gentleman and he will be missed.
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Mary Ellen Stuart
May 4, 2015
Uncle Charlie was a fantastic family member!! He came up with great group activities for our family gatherings and special events. He provided fireworks for the reunions. He was "IZ Bookie" for our family football pools. He introduced lawn darts as a competitive sport in Center Ridge. He made sausage that we all enjoyed throughout the year. And it was Uncle Charlie who suggested painting the old house in Center Ridge before the arrival of a reporter who was doing a story on the golf course at the farm. It was about a thousand degrees, yet all the adults were painting away to make the house look good. It was during that time that us kids decided swimming in the stock pond was a good idea. Leigh got an ear infection. Uncle Charlie said the way to cure that was by putting hot rocks on your ears, which started the "hot rocks" jokes that go on to this day when we all get together. I will miss him and send love to Rhonda, Sharen and Allan at this time of sadness.
Heather Livingston-Diaz
May 2, 2015
I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Charlie when my Dad called Sunday with the news. I always loved knowing that he would be at one of our huge family gatherings because of his laughter. I'll never forget that sound. :) Also, he has always been our fireworks provider for all our reunions, and I must say was the best entertainer ever for the fireworks show. Laying on the hill up at the farm with all our family around watching the fireworks being shot off from the pasture are memories he helped create and I'll never forget. I'm thankful my husband and son were able to meet him several times. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Lots of hugs - Heather
nancy trantham
May 1, 2015
Uncle Charlie will always be remembered from my
early childhood in Kalamazoo, mi and the many family reunions in center ridge, ar. My thoughts are with his family
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May 1, 2015
Uncle Charlie will always be a cherished memorie for me , from my early childhood in kalamazoo, mi to many family reunions on center ridge. He will be missed. My thoughts to all the family.
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Diane Campbell
April 30, 2015
Uncle Charlie had such a great smile and his laugh was infectious. All my memories of him are of good times. He could always come up with a witty remark or a funny story that would get everyone laughing. That's what I remember best about him. He was such a good man with strong faith and loved all his family deeply. Remembering your wonderful father and wishing you comfort. With much love, Diane
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