Anthony R. "Tony" Rossi, 79, of Bristol, passed away Thursday, April 23rd, 2009, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born in Kenosha on August 21, 1929, he was the son of the late Battista and Angeline (DeSantis) Rossi. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, he attended local schools. On November 26, 1949, he married Gloria Swanson in Kenosha. Formerly employed at American Motors, Tony began farming in 1950, raising cattle, hogs and grain. He was extremely proud of and enjoyed his grandchildren, nieces, nephews and his farm in Bristol. He liked to take long rides just to look at the land. Surviving is his loving wife, Gloria; three sons, Michael (Irene) and Randall (Mary), both of Bristol, and Robert of Kenosha; two daughters, Diane Feest of Pleasant Prairie and Barbara Rossi of Bristol; his thirteen grandchildren, Jeff (Jennifer) Rossi, Julie Rossi, Kim Rossi, David Feest, Cathy Rossi, Tony M. Rossi, Edward Rossi, Jim Rossi, Tim Rossi, Steven Rossi, Sarah Rossi, Melissa Rossi, and Katelyn Rossi; three great-grandsons, Joey, Lukas, and Ryan; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Caroline Majerko. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 26th, at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Monday at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Alliance would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Tony’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com