Romano Rossi, 84, of Hopewell Township, passed away peacefully on October 20th, 2026. He was born in Supino, Italy on July 10th, 1942, the son of the late Nello and Alberta (Boni) Rossi. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Virginia J. (Marsolo) and his beloved son, Ronald Rossi. Throughout Romano’s life, he built a legacy centered on faith, family, and a strong work ethic. He worked at J&L Steel for 19 years, then endeavored to start an upholstery business in Pittsburgh where he was able to embrace his love for working with his hands for over 25 years. Beyond his work, he was a loving husband to Virginia Janice Rossi for over 40 years, and devoted father and proud grandfather to 5 grandchildren. He enjoyed finding a bargain, attending auctions and spending quality time with Charlene, his close companion. He never missed a morning coffee with his cousin, Frankie. He was known for his magnetic personality and truly never met a stranger. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his son, Carl J. Rossi and his wife Lori, of Navarre, Florida, his daughter, Lisa Marie Coe and her husband Joseph of Naples, Florida, his daughter-in-law, Ronda Rossi Elliott of Salem, Ohio, his grandchildren: Carl J. Rossi, Jr., Annamaria (Rossi) Courson, Romano Coe, Carlo Rossi, Zachary Rossi; as well as his sisters, Assunta Marie Rossi of Orlando, Florida, Luciana (Rossi) Bracci and Montreal Canada, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Visitation will be on Monday, October 26th from 9 a.m. until the time of departing prayers at 10:30 a.m. at the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, who was in charge of his arrangements. A mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 2270 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa.

Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 2270 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa.