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.

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  • January 25, 2010
    Jack, Peggy and Robert Dallmer says:
    The circumstance we most desire in grief, which shakes our branches like some holy hurricane raging through this barren world of little light, is that our brother be gathered in glory. If so, Rejoice ! If wishful thinking, gives thanks instead that he was here among us. Delivered from the testing fire of pain, a truer heart was never broken. Steven and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  • January 25, 2010
    teresa crist says:
    Dear Rossi Family, we are so very sorry for the loss of your son and brother. We are thinking of you and praying for your family. Sincerely, Bryan, Teresa, Will and Harrison Crist

  • January 25, 2010
    Jennifer Benton says:
    Rossi was a wonderful person. He impacted the lives of so many. We will all miss him so much.

  • January 25, 2010
    Colleen Lappie-Reay says:
    Mike and Tina I am so sorry for what you are going through. I didn't get to know John, but I know the two of you, so I know he was a great person. I am so sorry for your loss~I love you, Colleen

  • January 25, 2010
    Candice English says:
    Rossi, we are all really gonna miss you! Although i didn't know you as well as others i feel that in some way you have touched my heart as well as many others. you will be very well missed by a lot of people. you are and were a great inspiration to all teenagers today and no one will ever forget you. Rest in Peace my friend!