Obituary for: Dorothy A. Del Rossi

Southbridge: Dorothy A. Del Rossi, 74, of Chapin St., passed away on Sunday, Aug. 14 ^th , in her home after a long illness.

She leaves her sister, Elizabeth M. Lamoureux of Southbridge; her former brother-in-law, Richard Lamoureux of North Carolina; her two nieces, Jill Demers and Robin Hauser, both of North Carolina; her nephew, Steven Lamoureux of Brookfield; and her five great nieces and nephews, Hailey Demers, Landon Hauser, Carter Hauser, Teagan Lamoureux and Olivia Lamoureux.  She also leaves her beloved dog, Dottie.  She was predeceased by her brother, Vincent C. Del Rossi.  Dorothy was born in Southbridge the daughter of the late Vincent and Dorothy E. (McManus) Del Rossi.  She was a 1965 graduate of the former St. Mary's High School in Southbridge and went on to get her associates  degree at Quinsigamond college and her Bachelors degree at Clark University.

Dorothy was a buyer for the American Optical Co. in Southbridge for several years.  She later worked for Ames in Sturbridge and H&R Block in Southbridge, retiring several years ago.  Dorothy enjoyed spending time on her porch where she was an avid reader and enjoyed talking to neighbors passing by.  She enjoyed gardening and keeping in touch with her close friends, Joy Kosmider and Sandy Schaffer.  Dorothy especially enjoyed keeping up with her family and all of their adventures.

A graveside service for Dorothy will be held on Friday, Sept. 23 ^rd . at 11:00am in St. Mary's Cemetery, Charlton St., Southbridge.  There are no calling hours.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge is directing arrangements.