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2016
John Rossi Obituary
HOPEDALE - John Francis Rossi, 25, of Hopedale passed away at 3:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, in rural McLean County.
He was born May 20, 1990, in Peoria to Mark and Marla Swart Rossi.
Surviving are his parents of Hopedale; his grandmother, Lorayne Rossi of Hopedale; two sisters, Elizabeth (John) Pierobon of Fox River Grove and Marianne (John) Strauman of Pekin; and 14 aunts and uncles, Cynthia (Larry) Noreuil, Dr. Larry (Kim) Rossi, Dr. Alfred (Peggie) Rossi, Marietta (Dr. Rich) Foellner, Dr. Thomas (Dr. Jan) Rossi, Laura (Dan) Murray, Lisa (Michael) McLaughlin, Dr. Matthew (Tracey) Rossi, Dr. Phillip (Dr. Dawn) Rossi, Annamaria (Chad) Booth, Jim (Pamela) Martin, Diana Orton, Randal Swart and Gregory (Holly) Swart.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Dean and Larna Swart; and grandfather, Dr. Lawrence J. Rossi Sr.
John was a 2009 graduate of Pekin Community High School and a 2014 graduate of Mennonite College of Nursing in Normal, Ill., with a bachelor of science in nursing.
He was an emergency room nurse at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, last working Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015. He was a compassionate nurse who enjoyed cycling and outdoor activities, but most of all, he loved and was loved by family and many friends and was a proud Godfather to his nephew, Marcus R. Pierobon.
A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 303 S. Seventh St., Pekin. Monsignor Timothy Nolan and Father Mike Andrejek will officiate. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, also at the church. Private burial will be at Orndorff Cemetery in Hopedale.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Catholic Church Building Fund in Hopedale or Hopedale Medical Foundation.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Rossi
January 13, 2016
Mr & Mrs Rossi, Elizabeth & Mary Ann; I was saddened to learn of John's passing. I have many memories of John's cheerful nature and welcoming smile. I will keep you and the girls in my thoughts during this difficult time. Every Blessing, Jeff Nelson
Former Classmate
January 7, 2016
I am truly sorry to hear of John's tragic passing. We were never close, but I did have him in a few of my classes when we were students together at Pekin High. I remember him as being friendly and kind. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones during this very difficult time.
Spencer Daniels
January 4, 2016
Sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with all of you at this time
Angela Sarnecki
January 4, 2016
Rossi family,
I am so sorry for your loss. John was my nurse at St. John's when I had an emergency appendicitis in October. My husband was gone with his military unit, and John sat in the room(as much as he could) and tried to calm me down since I was alone. He was one of the most caring, funny, and compassionate nurses I've ever met. It just breaks my heart to hear he has left this earth. Please know his caring hands and heart touched my life. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Pat Schad
January 4, 2016
Mark/Marla, I was so sorry to hear about this from Jim. I wish I had known John worked at St. Johns. I live in Chatham and would have liked knowing him. All my sympathy and prays for you and all your family during this most difficult time.
Collette Stack
January 3, 2016
John was one of my sons college roommates. He was always so friendly and courteous to us when we visited. I am so sorry for your loss, he had so much left to do in life.
Denene Ricks
January 3, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that the Lord gives you the strength in the coming days, months and years as you learn to live without him yet carry him in your heart forever.
Debbie Simon
January 3, 2016
Our hearts go out to you. I remember how much fun David would have with John when he was young shooting baskets and playing video games. He will be missed by many. May you find comfort in those around you. Rick and Debbie Simon.
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