Bob Rossi, a long-time pillar of Resurrection Church and the Knights of Columbus passed away on May 1st as a result of an apparent heart attack.
I regret to inform you that Mr. Bob Rossi passed away today. He served as a Eucharistic Minister, Usher, and Sacristan at Resurrection Parish. Bob will be greatly missed at Resurrection in many ways. His wake will be Monday and Tuesday at Byrnes funeral home. The funeral is Wednesday 9:30 am at Resurrection.
Interested members of the community may attend a wake at Byrnes funeral home (2384 Gerritsen Ave) on Monday, May 3rd, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, May 4th, from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral mass will be given Wednesday at Resurrection Church at 9:30 a.m.
This may sound cliche, but Bobby truly was the sweetest, nicest guy you could ever meet, this is a tremendous loss for this community. Prayers for his family. R.I.P. Bob, you will be very missed by all.
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what has happened to his dog? He loved that dog……
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Bob Rossi was the quintessential gentleman. He was an honest, loving, and loyal man. He will be greatly missed.
May he rest in peace.
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What a great loss to the community, he was one of the warmest, kindest people you could ever meet. RIP
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One of the nicest people I ever knew. He will truly be missed by many.
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I was deeply saddened to hear that “Uncle Bobby” passed away. He was a good friend, always made me laugh and I will miss you very much, and think of you in my prayers.
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Whenever and wherever I saw Bob Rossi, I made a point of going to him. He was a magnet of gentility. Whether it meant crossing the avenue to the park side, where he usually walked his dog, or on his way home from his duties at Resurrection. His passing is that of a tree falling in the forest. Rest in peace, Bob….
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Well said George. I will miss his lead at all the church functions. His beautiful voice that carried so well. His gentle nod and sweet smile when he passed by at church.
Rest in Peace Bob.
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Bob was a credit to his generation, this community and every organization that he was involved with. Many of the prior posts refer to Bob as a gentleman and it is not overstateing it to say it again. A gentleman he truely was.
To me, Bob Rossi was the example of how the values and morals of the previous generations still have a place, if not a need, in today’s world. He is one man who really earned his wings.
Rest in peace Bob.
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@ T. McCormick: I loved your last paragraph. So true on all counts.
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“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart”-Wordsworth
There are too few left of the caliber and character of Bob Rossi. Too few left of that great generation. Sadly, now there is one fewer. Too many today would have us believe those days are gone and that what was expected of us in the past is not possible in today’s world. Too many would protest that a man today cannot be what a man was then. Yet all the while there was Bob Rossi, proving them wrong. And he did so not with a furrowed brow but with a wink as a smile.
Forgive me posting twice on this thread. While it felt wrong to do so I thought Bob desereved something more than I wrote earlier.
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Bob and susie were a bright part of my day and I will miss him. He was a warm and friendly soul. Rest in peace Bob :(
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Rest in Peace Mr Rossi.
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Rest In Peace Mr. Rossi
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Nicest man ever. Rest in Peace Mr. Rossi!
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I'm sorry to hear about Mr. Rossi's passing. He was a nice guy. I would see him walking his dog and stop and chat with him for a few minutes.
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