Michael Rossi
January 21, 2011
Michael Rossi, 85, died Friday evening, January 21, 2011 in Beverly Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Suntina "Tina" (Ciarciello) Rossi, with whom he shared fifty-two years of marriage. Born in Peabody, he was the son of the late Michael and Rachel (Marruzzi) Rossi. He served honorably in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII. Mr. Rossi was employed for thirty-one years at Eastman Gelatine in Peabody, where he retired in 1984. A longtime Danvers resident and a communicant of St. Richard Church, he was always willing to volunteer his time at the church or at St. Mary of the Annunciation School, where he also served as crossing guard for many years. His family is grateful for the many friends and family who shared their dedicated love, care, and kindness to Mike after the loss of his wife. He is survived by two sons, Fr. Joseph Rossi of St. Pius V Parish in Lynn and David Rossi and his wife Laura of Georgetown, two grandchildren, Michael and Catherine Rossi, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by two sisters, Ann Newhall and Nancy Manning, and a brother, Sam Covino. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 9AM in St. Richard Church, 90 Forest St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Annunciation Cemetery, Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours will be Monday in St. Richard Church from 4-8PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Rossi's memory may be made to St. Richard Parish, 90 Forest St., Danvers, MA 01923 or St. Pius V Parish, 215 Maple St., Lynn, MA 01904.
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We send our love and our condolences to the family. Uncle Mike, we shared so much together. Your stories that you have told me, all the laughs that we have had. The phone conversations that we shared together. I am going to really miss you. Love, Mary Ann and Jim
I send my Love and Condolences to the Family. Uncle Sonny, I will remember the stories that you shared with me during your visits to Kansas. Love Your Niece, Cheryl Watson
Fr. Joe & Family, All our love and prayers during this difficult time. Fr. Joe, as you once told us and this bears true to you as well; You are Indestructable, because YOU have the power of Love. Thinking of you fondly……With Love, -Matt & Katie Roan
Father Joe, our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your Father. May the loving memories you shared remain forever in your heart. The Panacopoulos
Dear Father Joe, I was saddened to hear of the passing of your father – I know what a great relationship you had with your Dad. We at St.Pius feel like we knew him because of your wonderful homily’s about him. He and your mother are together again and will watch over you and your family. Remember all the great times you had and find comfort in the fact that you were a wondeful son. Elaine – 3rd pew at 4:00 O’clock Mass.
Dear Father Joe, I was very sad to hear of your father’s passing. I know you had a great relationship with him, as you spoke of him at Mass. many times. You made us laugh at times when you spoke of him. May God Bless you and keep you strong. Andrea 3rd Pew at 4:00 Mass. Saturday.
Joe and Family, My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your Father. Sincerely, Dave Efimetz
Dearest Cousins Joe and David (and family), how do I begin to describe our deepest sympathies for the loss of your father and our Uncle Mike? My memories of Uncle Mike “Sonny” were that he loved to tell jokes, he loved to laugh. He loved your mother and both of his sons immensely. He was proud of each one of you for your accomplishments and your devotions to your family (and Joseph to your parish also). He loved Laura and his grandchildren Michael and Catherine dearly and was very proud of them and would give us updates regularly. The one consolation is that he is now with your mother, our Auntie Tina, and is no longer in pain. He will be sincerely missed. Please know you are all in our prayers at this time and always. We wish we could be there. We love you! – Susan and Jim
Father Joe please accept my sincerest and deepest condolences for the loss of your father. I am sure that he is now with your mom and they both will be smiling down on you, your brother and all your family. God bless you and your family. You are in my prayers. A friend, a parishoner and especially one of our Heavenly Fathers flock. Sincerely, Bob Ross St. Pius V
Dear Joey, David, Laura, Michael, and Catherine, Our thoughts are with all of you today and during this heartbreaking time. Ernest Hemingway once said, “Every man’s life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another.” Your father (our Uncle Mike) had an amazing way of making us laugh with the stories that he told. He also reiterated from time and time that he wanted us to be the people that we wanted to be and nothing more because he loved us just the same. He was a true human conservationist and we will miss him dearly. It was just a few weeks ago that your father/grandfather said that it was very important to him that we remain close to his boys and family because he would like all of you to feel just as loved as he did. “No worries, Uncle Mike….we will take care of your boys and family and promise to love them always. Godspeed Uncle Mike. Thanks for giving us something that will never be replaced….your love.” Love, Katherine, David, Kelton, Shayna, and Connor.
To my Rossi families: We all are deeply saddened by Uncle Sonny’s passing. Uncle Sonny was a terrific person. He was so funny, and loved to make people laugh ~ even without trying. We all loved when he told stories because he left us laughing with tears. Our grandmother always told us stories about him, and how funny he was. He was so patient and loving ~ we will be missed by all.
Father Joe please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad. Our faith leads us to believe he is in a better place with no pain or sorrow but with joy and happiness. Mary and George Carey (of Palin fame)
Father Joe So sorry about your dear father. May he be at peace now and enjoy once again being with his beloved wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. Fondly, Betty and Peter MacIsaac and family