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Our father was loud, funny, and self-admittedly a bit of an "a-hole." Despite his tough exterior, those closest to him knew he had a soft heart. He cherished his role as a father and grandfather. He loved animals and treated his dogs like his own children. Thomas had a lifelong passion for old cars and had a career as a mechanic, imparting his knowledge and enthusiasm for the craft to his sons. He was also known for his generosity to fix the car of a loved one and even went so far as to build a car for his mom and sister.
Anchored by his Italian-American heritage, he loved nothing more than a baked pasta dish with some meatballs, smothered in his mom's sauce, which he was always trying to recreate but could never get it quite as good as hers. He gave his kids an appreciation for Chinese buffets, good Mexican food, and the search for a perfect burger. One fond childhood memory was of piling the entire family, 5 of us, into the small cab of a Nissan pickup truck to go out for dinner.
Thomas is survived by his children: Joseph Rossi, Thomas Frank Rossi Jr., and Jess Rossi. His grandchildren: Ryker, Olive, Ellie, Cassie, Hudson, and Hazel along with his loving sisters: Christine Waite, Lydia Rossi, Joann Burger, and Lori Rossi. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Agnes and Joseph Rossi.
A celebration of life is planned for immediate family and friends to honor Thomas's life and military service.
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John Paradis
May 21, 2025
Miss you brother
Randy Topp
May 20, 2025
Tom was my best friend in high school. Reading his obituary described him exactly. We meet in Auto Shop and both of us had a love of cars and girls. We worked on so many cars together. We always had a car apart at my dads house. I remember he bought a Ford Pinto and I thought why, but of course he made it the fastest Pinto in the valley. That was Tom.
As life went on we went our separate ways, but I always remember those days and the fun we had. It was nice to read that he stayed in touch with Valerie. Thanks for the great memory's Tom.
Valerie Sterling
February 1, 2025
I met Tom and his best friend Randy Topp at my 15th Birthday Party at Pizza Royal in 1972. Tom and I had a special and rare Friendship for 52 years. Tom was compassionate and he was one of a kind. I miss talking to him. We loved each other as best friends. Tom would do anything for his friends. He had such a big heart. Tom was unique and I loved him for that.
Joann Burger
April 27, 2024
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Joann Burger
April 27, 2024
Joann Burger
April 27, 2024
I´m the fourth of the siblings. I remember when my sisters and I were watching tv at night, I think a scary movie, we had a large window in the back of living room he hid and jumped up blowing his wide mouth open on the window. It was scary looking! We were screaming and laughing so hard it scared all of us so bad! I have so many great memories of him. He was such a fun brother! I m so thankful for him. He always did everything for us when we needed him. He was always there for our whole family and always worked hard at everything he did. He opened his home to me twice when I needed it. Thomas had a big heart and great sense of humor. I love you bro and miss you Thomas so much Fly Free !!!!
May Thomas F Rossi Rest in Peace
Lori Rossi
April 26, 2024
I am the baby of the family, the mistake. He hid under my bed and grab my leg, scared me so bad I screamed. .He scared my sister's and they dropped me We went driving in the mountain and sliding down the road because it was snowing. He taught me so much about driving. We loved our doggys. He was there when we had to take my son off life support, he carried us out of the hospital. He was my big brother I miss him so much
Nora Sahagun
April 26, 2024
Thom was a giant adrenaline rush! As my Brother-in-law, our families often had get togethers. At one such event, Thom was summoned to make a trip to the store. I volunteered to go along for the ride. Took off in his Ford Fiesta and away we went. The best way to describe the experience is too say......."Thom! I will never be a passenger in a car that you drive again!" He was a crazy guy, but fun as hell. Rest in peace my Brother.
John Paradis
April 26, 2024
One memory I have Thomas is his tough love with a big heart. He never hesitated to help those around him with their vehicles. Thomas tought son Hunter how to do a proper brake job.
Christine Waite
April 26, 2024
I'm the oldest of the siblings. I can remember Tom and I fighting in the front yard when we were young and him going to tattle on me. My brother always took the opportunity to scare the crap out of me. Until this day, when someone walks up behind me or beside me and I don't realize they are there, I jump. Thanks a lot Tom. Also, he started spelling his name Thom. I would never spell it that way. He used to get a little mad. I would tell him that is not how it was spelled when you were little. So I wasn't going to spell it incorrectly. I miss his almost daily calls and asking " guess who". I love you brother and miss you terribly.
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