Gloria M. Rossi, 82, of Bristol passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Pleasant Prairie on December 9, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Viola (Gascoigne) Swanson. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, Gloria graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School. On November 26, 1949, she married Anthony R. " Tony" Rossi in Kenosha. He preceded her in death two months ago on April 23, 2009. She was formerly employed by MacWhyte Wire Rope Company prior to starting her family. A member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Gloria enjoyed her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, bingo, cards, casino trips and watching wrestling on television. Surviving are her 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; her 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; a sister, Lavonne Cinko of Casteel, TX; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Donald, Norman, Lowell and Larry Swanson; and two sisters, Romelle Neve and Darlene Tencate. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 29th, at Proko Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Sunday at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. 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 Gloria's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
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Anonymous
Our prayers are with you for both Gloria and Tony. God Bless You.
Anonymous
So Sorry for your loss.
Anonymous
We were sorry to hear of Gloria's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
gus and kay gnorski
July 7, 2009
We will always remember Gloria as a remarkable woman, much like the love of her life, Tony. We will miss them both. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, the family she loved so much.Gus and Kat Gnorski
Carol Torrey Sink
July 1, 2009
Our condolences to the Rossi family in your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Carol Torrey Sink
Denny May
June 27, 2009
Our prayers are with all of you at this sad time. The loss of a mother, grandmother is truly heartfelt. May peace and love comfort you.Denny and Louise May
Scott and Melodie Rupp
June 27, 2009
Our sincere condolences to Sarah and her family on the loss of her grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Tom and Vikki Wendling
June 26, 2009
Our condolences go out to Bob and his family at this time of loss. Our Deepest thoughts and prayers for all of you at this time.Tom and Vikki Wendling