Bernard A. Rossetti, age 83, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 17, 2018 after an extended illness with his family by his side. Born December 15, 1934 to the late Tony and Julia (Buch) Rossetti. Survived by his loving wife of 61 years Jane (Hackathon) Rossetti, his daughter Marcia (Norman) Kendle, and son Bernard Jr. (Kym) Rossetti. Grandchildren, Jennifer (Matt) Aller, Michael (Selina) Rossetti, Dr. Anthony Kendle, Chris (Micki) Dalpra, Natalie and Nickalas Rossetti. Great Grandchildren, Olivia and Isabella Aller, Valerie Rossetti, and JJ Dalpra. Much-loved cat, Sadie. Sisters, Frances (Garry) Fisher, Carolyn Cooper, Kathy Sherman and brothers Alan (Desiree) Rossetti and Dan (Jane) Simile. Sisters-in- law Joan and Marty Rossetti. Aunts, Jeannette (Sam) Kragalott and Norma (Danny) Rossetti. In-laws Tom (Barb) Hackathorn and Jean (Bob) Hackathorn. Many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by infant daughter Debra Ann, sister Rosemarie Porco, brothers Richard, Ronald, Dennis, Gary and Kenneth Rossetti, and step-mother Catherine (Simile) Rossetti.

Bernie loved his family who always came first, and was very proud of his Italian heritage. His second love was sports; he was an avid McKinley Bulldog Fan and loved to attend their games. Bernie was also active in coaching Little League baseball, Canton Youth football and basketball. He was inducted into the 2008 Stark County Fumbleball Hall of Fame. He was so proud of his 44 years of service with The Timken Company.

No words can describe what he meant to his family and the bravery he showed as he valiantly fought cancer. Bernie will be alive forever in our hearts and will be missed. As we hold true to the promise of the resurrection we will unite with him again.

Family and friends will be received at the Rossi Family Funeral Home (730 30 ^th St. N.W. Canton, OH) on Friday, February 23, 2018 from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Anthony/All Saints Catholic Parish in Canton on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 10 a.m., with Rev. Fr. Tom Kraszewski as celebrant. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Ohio State University Foundation, Hereditary Colon Cancer Outreach Fund Number: 314010- The Ohio State University Foundation 1480 West Lane Avenue Columbus, OH 43221.

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