Jonathan Michael Rossi, 26, of Saunderstown, died unexpectedly October 26, 2017.
He is survived by his mother Rosaria Luzzi-Yarn, father Kasim Yarn, sister Giovanna Lucile Yarn and grandparents, Asunta Luzzi and Jeraldine Tessitore. Jonathan was predeceased by his biological father Michael Angelo Rossi, grandfather Giovanni Luzzi and uncle Robert Rossi. He is also survived by his aunts and uncles, Federico Luzzi, Angelo Luzzi, John Luzzi and his wife Lisa, Arthur Rossi, Shirley Rossi-Rivera and Jennifer Tessitore; as well as many cousins; and his band family, Eric Dittrich, Brad Richardson and Nick Nosach.
Jonathan, a.k.a. βThe Wizardβ, was a very talented musician. He was the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter for the band Pilgrim. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 5-7pm at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. Relatives and friends are also invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10am on Thursday at Immaculate Conception Church, 111 High St., Westerly. There is no procession from the funeral home to church. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions will be accepted by the family to be donated to a music scholarship established in Jonathanβs memory. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com
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