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John Rossetti Obituary
Shrewsbury - John J. "Jack" Rossetti, age 87, of Shrewsbury and Florida, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the Rose Monahan Hospice House in Worcester.
He was the loving husband of 65 years to Dolores A. (Astrella) Rossetti of Shrewsbury.
Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late James P. and Helen Rossetti.
John is a graduate of Commerce High School in Worcester and he earned his Associates Degree from Clark University in Worcester.
He served proudly in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict where he received the Purple Heart. Jack then transferred to the U.S. Air Force to finish his 34 years in the armed forces.
Jack and his wife were long time members of the Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton and the Frohsinn Club in Shrewsbury where he and Dolores loved to dance.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, John J. Rossetti, Jr. and his wife Sydney of Jacksonville, FL, Josephine P. Siemaszko and her husband Robert of Worcester and James Rossetti of Worcester; his grandchildren, Michael Siemaszko and his wife Erica, Julia, Max and Lily Rossetti, his grand-daughter in law Jennifer Siemaszko and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Joan Ciccio and Elizabeth Monopoly and many nieces and nephews.
He was the loving grandfather of the late Robert "Bobby" Siemaszko who died in 2016 and the brother of the late Bob Rossetti.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Jack's life on Friday, November 9, from 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM at the Chiampa Funeral Home - The Sumner House, 5 Church Road, on the Common, Shrewsbury Center followed by his funeral Mass at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, 640 Main St., Shrewsbury. Burial will follow at St. John's Cemetery, Worcester
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in his name may be made to Jeremiah's Inn, 1059 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603.
To view Jack's online tribute, share a memory or offer a condolence please visit www.chiampafuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Rita Nardella
November 8, 2018
Dear Dolores and family. Our deepest sympathy on Jack's passing. After viewing the beautiful video of you and family all the good times we shared together came flooding back. You and your family are in our prayers. We shall always cherish the friendship we had. God Bless ! Love-RITA and Joe
sms edward e Langevin u s a f (ret)
November 7, 2018
please accept my condolences on the loss of SMSgt john rossetti, he was a active member of the 101 tactical squadron mass air national guard
R I P john you have earned your just reward
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