NICHOLAS ROSSI

98, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday July 12, 2011 at Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island. He was the beloved husband of the late Noemi (Manni) Rossi. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late James and Anna (DeFusco) Rossi.

Nicholas was a machinist toolmaker for Lundwall Machine Company for 33 years before his retirement.

He was the devoted father of Suzanne Rossi, Nicholas Rossi, Jr. and his wife Jean, and Robert Rossi and his wife Carol, all of Cranston, Richard Rossi and his wife Sheila of FL and the late Noemi Leanza; loving grandfather of seven; loving great-grandfather of nine; and dear brother of Vincent Rossi of Cranston and the late Joseph Rossi, Harry Rossi and Margaret Marinaccio.

His funeral will be held on Saturday at 9:45 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave. Cranston, followed by a Funeral Service in First Baptist Church, 35 Peirce St., East Greenwich at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS Friday 4-8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St. Providence, RI 02904.