Nicholas Rossi
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Nick was born on the 19th of June 1924 in East 106 Street New York, New York, to Alexander Rossi and Francis (Cuccia) Nick was the youngest of 2 his brother Joseph who is deceased was born the year before him. Both spent their childhood growing up in the city through some very difficult times. They both joined the Roosevelt Civilian Corps Core CCC's Plan until the war broke out.
Nick joined the Coast Guard during World War II and was posted out of Boston where he met his future wife, Carol Lindstrom in 1943. He was then stationed in Greenland, patrolling the North Atlantic during the war. 4 Medals and commendations were received World War II, European African and Middle Eastern campaign, and Artic service.
Carol and Nick were married in 1945 and settled in Boston, Massachusetts initially. They had 5 children: John deceased, Gerald married to Salina, Janet Sanderson married to Richard deceased, Peter married to Maureen and Robert married to Cheryl. They moved to Quincy, Massachusetts with their 4 children in 1960. Nick worked his entire career for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority MBTA. Upon his retirement, Carol and he moved to West Harwich, Massachusetts. They eventually ended up at Woodfield in Vero Beach, Florida. Nick was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Woodfield Tennis Club.
Nick passed away peacefully on Monday morning the 16th of August 2021 and was 97 years old.
He was an amazing loving and cherished husband of Carol Louise (Lindstrom). Besides his Children, he is survived by 5 grand children Christopher married to Stephanie, Robyn married to Anthony, Meredith married to Richard, James and Kathie. 3 step grandchildren Jill, Tania and Denzel. 7 Great grandchildren Jack, Danielle, Noah, Katie, Ryan, Jordan and Evan, 7 Nieces and Nephews Lyndia Milles deceased, Richard Elliot deceased, Nancy Kelley, Jackie Hughes, Scott Elliot, Ronald Rossi and Donna Costello.
Nick will be greatly missed by his loving family and his many friends.
A Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Saint John of the Cross Catholic Church on Wednesday 25th of August, cremation will follow at Thomas Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory in Vero Beach, Florida .
Because of travel and COVID restrictions, we will plan on a Celebration of Life Service for Nick that will be held virtually and be available on the web.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach. An online guestbook is available at www.lowtherfamily.com