Anthony Rossi Obituary

Anthony Raymond Rossi

Jul 15, 1936 - Mar 11, 2024

Brookfield

Anthony Raymond "Ray" Rossi, 87, was born to eternal life Monday, March 11, 2024.

Ray is survived by four children, Andrea (Chris) Hepworth, Craig (Paula) Rossi, Diane (Roger) Michael, and Michael Rossi; grandchildren he was the beloved grandfather to, Brian (Rachel) Hepworth, Matthew Hepworth, Maria (Austin) Vetter, Robert (Christina Meyer), Anthony (Haley Roell), and Jenna Michael; five great-grandchildren; dear sister, Phyllis (Rossi) Fresch; and many other relatives and friends he will fondly be remembered by.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Rossi and Delia (Biagetti) Rossi LaCourse; beloved wife, Carol (Brodersen) Rossi; grandson, Christopher Hepworth; and brother-in-law, Vincent Fresch.

Ray was born July 15, 1936, in Sandusky. He graduated from St. Mary Catholic High School in 1954 and then served in U.S. Army for two years. He graduated from Bowling Green State University. Ray married his loving wife, Carol, on Feb. 1, 1958. They were married for 51 years until her death in 2009. Ray and Carol moved to Michigan in 1962, where he was employed by Ford Motor Company for 20 years. In 1980, Ray and his brother-in law, Vince, purchased Pneumatech, Inc. in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He moved to Brookfield, Wisconsin, in 1983. He was a long-time member at Westmoor Country Club, enjoying his favorite past time, golf.

Ray will be remembered for his loving, generous heart and wonderful sense of humor. The family would like to thank the staff at Care-Age Brookfield and the team and Aurora Home Hospice for their wonderful care.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield, WI, and 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2024, until the time of Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. at Christ King Catholic Church, 2604 N. Swan Blvd., Wauwatosa, WI. Entombment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation or Salvation Army Milwaukee.