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Gino Rossi Obituary
Services are Friday evening for Gino L. Rossi who passed away suddenly March 20, 2011 at Dominican Hospital. He was 79.
Gino was born in San Francisco on April 7, 1931. He was one of three sons born to Casamiro and Alaide Rossi. He was raised in Pescadero where he attended Country School. In his early teens he moved with his family to Santa Cruz and attended Mission Hill and Santa Cruz High School. Gino farmed with his brother on the north coast at Cascade Ranch until 1966 when he went to work for Granite Construction, retiring in 1991.
He was a member of the Marconi Club, Italian Catholic Federation and the Santa Cruz Elks Lodge. He was known as the "Salad Man" for all of the organization's occasions and picnics. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved fishing and camping with his family. He enjoyed working in the yard and his garden. He was a jack of all trades. He was able to make or fix almost anything and was always willing to help his friends with their projects. Gino was well liked by all who knew him.
He leaves his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 60 years, Angie Rossi; his son, Louie Rossi and his wife Barbara; daughter, Gina Navaroli all of Santa Cruz and his brother, Marino Rossi of Paradise. He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Eric and Ryan Navaroli and Nick and Chris Rossi and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Rudy Rossi.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 126 High St, Santa Cruz, CA on Friday March 25, 2011 at 7:00 pm. A private entombment will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Benito & Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel, please call for information or visit www.pacificgardenschapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gino Rossi
April 9, 2011
So, so sorry for your loss. Gino was a warm, wonderful man with a big heart and an easy smile. To know him was to love him. We were lucky and blessed to have known him. He will be missed. ~Patrick and Leanne Salandro
Jim & Eunice Baker
March 29, 2011
Angie and family,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Gino was such a true and fine gentleman and always a helpful friend to everyone.
Jim and Eunice (Maggi) Baker
March 29, 2011
Angie, Louis, Gina, Eric & Ryan:
I just wanted to express my deep sympathy for the loss of such a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. I have very special memories of Gino and know he has joined my father in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
In Sympathy,
Gloria Gilleland
March 28, 2011
Angie, Louis and Gina,
Please accept Diane and my condolences for your loss. We are both happy that we were able to meet with you all at the Gavilan College ballpark. Diane was so happy to meet him and get to talk with him. Gino was a very special and gentle man who holds a special place in my heart. I will never forget all of the wonderful times that we had having BBQ's at your house.
With our deepest sympathies,
Dan & Diane Gilleland
March 24, 2011
To Mrs. Gino Rossi and the family -
We remember Gino when we attended the different functions in Santa Cruz as a gentle man with a smile on his face who gave his time willingly to help in any way. We're sorry that he is no longer with his family and friends.
Our deepest sympathy is extended to all of you.
Aldo and Diva Marchi
Palm Desert, CA
JK Hopping
March 24, 2011
We met Gino a few times through my SIL Marla Rossi Meek, and we saw him at Albrights donuts a few times, :) He always had a nice smile on his face, and very polite :) Nice family man.
The Hopping's
Christopher Leonard
March 23, 2011
I have many fond memory's of growing up in the neighborhood across the street from Gino and his family. He is a huge reason for my success as a mechanic, I consider him as one of my mentors growing up. I will miss him greatly. My heart and prayers go out to the Rossi's.
Trudy Locatelli
March 23, 2011
To all of the Rossi family you are in my thoughts and prayers. Gino was a wonderful man with a great smile. He will be missed.
Sandy Garretty
March 22, 2011
Gina I am so very sorry to hear of your Dad's Passing . He was always a Joy to see and talk to. He will be Dearly missed. I still have the thing he made me to hold up my fishing pole. what a loss
Dan Aspromonte
March 22, 2011
Condolences to Louie and the entire family.
Marsha Marsano
March 22, 2011
I have fond memories of Uncle Gino, his laughter and kindness will not be forgotten, a lovely man, may god bless you another angel has entered his kingdom
Marsha
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