John Edward Rossi

September 2, 1989 - January 23, 2010
John Edward Rossi

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John Edward Rossi, 20 of Buff Circle in Wilmington, died early Saturday, January 23, 2010 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, on September 2, 1989, he was raised in Ware, Massachusetts until 2001. He was an athlete from his T Ball days to soccer, football and his first love, baseball. After moving to Wilmington in 2001, he played baseball pretty much year round for several years, from recreational to AAU to legion and high school baseball. He played baseball on several All Star teams and played JV and Varsity Baseball for E. A. Laney High School. After graduating, he attended Cape Fear Community College, where he was working toward a degree in business administration. He was planning to attend the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in the fall. He was employed by Finish Line and Best Buy in Wilmington.

He leaves behind his parents, Michael and Tina Rossi of Wilmington, and two brothers, Michael Jr. and Steven , both of Wilmington, and his Maternal Grandmother, Alice Hubbard of Agawam, Massachusetts, several aunts and uncles and dozens of cousins and hundreds of close friends.

Memorial service will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Northside Baptist Church where the family will see friends after the service.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to your local chapter of the D.A.R.E. program

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Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1535 S 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099


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  • January 27, 2010
    breanne williamson says:
    you will always be remembered in my heart you were the best friend i could ask for , love you always

  • January 27, 2010
    Kent Marshall says:
    My prayers are with you during this terrible time. I taught John and he was a wonderful young man who could always make you laugh.

  • January 27, 2010
    steven mullaney says:
    I never knew John Rossi but I knew his brother Steven. I was shocked when I heard.. I know it must be hard but I am sure he is in a better place now. I share my sympathy with the family. I am very sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.

  • January 28, 2010
    Alex Tison says:
    Rossi, I still cant get over what has transpired over the past week... but you were an amazing friend.. you will be missed and continue to be loved by so many people.. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..

  • January 28, 2010
    Jackie Gordon Shepard says:
    Uncle Mike, Tina, Mike Jr., and Steven, I am just so sorry for your loss. May god be with you in your sorrow. I love you all.