Birth date: Feb 3, 1923 Death date: Nov 18, 2012
Peter A. Rossi Jr. of Pennellville, son of Peter and Mary Rossi of Syracuse, passed away on November 18, 2012 at the age of 89. Peter enlisted in the Navy during World War II and joined the Navy for a second tour of duty following Read Obituary
Mr; Rossi was my favorite teacher. My fondest memory of him is our class of '76 senior trip. Most of us were 18 by then and at the time, it was the legal drinking age. One of my classmates and I were waiting to get on the elevator with a case of beer ( back then, that seemed like a lot !) The door opened and there stood Mr. Rossi, reading the newspaper. He looked at us, then slowly raised the paper so he couldn't see us. It was the longest ride ever!
I had to write, because I am so sorry for your loss. Every one no matter how old they are has a favorite teacher, Mr. Rossi was mine. I learned so much from him.He never based are grades on just tests. I clearly remember one grade period, I had a 82(back than we had number grades) and he gave me a 90. He told me i deserved that grade because how hard I worked at math. I had around 50 teachers,in all my 13 years of school, and hands down he was the best. To this day, now and than when It comes up I always have to comment about Mr. Rossi. If there is a heaven I know he is there.Karen (Nelson) Polmanteer
