- Date Of Birth: December 5, 1953
- Date Of Death: July 25, 2011
- State: Connecticut
Joseph “Joe” Rossi, 57, of Bristol, passed away surrounded by his family, on Monday July 25, 2011 after a long illness, fought with great courage and strength. He was the loving husband of Tracy (Hackney) Rossi, with whom he shared 25 years and brought into this world two beautiful children.
He was born in Hartford on December 5, 1953, the son of Frank P. Rossi of Southington and the late Mary Louise (Celis) Rossi. Raised in Plainville, he attended local schools, and was employed at Bryce Gear for a number of years, and went on to work for over 25 years as a machinist for EDAC Technologies in Newington, where he leaves many friends and coworkers. Outside of the office, Joe centered his life around his adored family. His greatest joy was being a father, cheering on his son at his baseball games, and his daughter at her dance recitals. He had a love for the beach, and was an avid Yankees fan, and enjoyed the simplicity of being at home grilling poolside with family and friends. His sense of humor always kept everyone smiling; he truly lived his life to the fullest and leaves his family with many cherished memories.
Besides his wife Tracy, and his father, Frank, he leaves his children; Mitch and Nicole Rossi of Bristol; his brother and best friend Frank Rossi of Burlington; his sister Dina Rossi of Plainville; his nieces and nephews Matt and Kyle Hackney; Marissa Barrows and his special nephew Frankie and his wife Kara; his great niece that he was overjoyed to be able to meet, Bria; his mother-in-law Elsie Hackney of New Britain; a brother-in-law Bob Hackney and his wife Kathy of Bristol; a sister-in-law Laura Barrows and her husband Ed of New Britain; his Godmother and Aunt, Mary Cefaratti of Southington; as well as many extended family members and a wide circle of friends, who will all miss him dearly.
