[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 70 (Friday, May 8, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E663]
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              HONORING THE LIFE OF ANTHONY ``TONY'' ROSSI

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                          HON. ADAM KINZINGER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 8, 2015

  Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life of a great American: Anthony ``Tony'' Rossi.
   Tony was born in Italy and his family immigrated to the United 
States when he was young. He grew up in Hoboken, New Jersey and 
graduated from Demarest High School. Throughout his life he answered 
the call to serve; beginning in World War II, he joined the Army Air 
Corps and served as a bombardier. During the war, he was captured and 
held as a Prisoner of War in Germany for 18 months. His family says 
those experiences were transformational. When Tony returned home to 
Hoboken, his approach was: Keep your problems in perspective; accept 
each day as a blessing; and treasure your family and friends.
   During the Korean War, Tony again answered the call to serve and, 
following the conflict, continued a career in the Air Force in Japan, 
England, and throughout the United States. After retirement from the 
Air Force, Tony worked for General Electric for 16 years and later 
retired to Florida in 1987.
   He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Eileen Rossi; son, Michael 
(Marsha) Rossi; daughter Renee (Robert) Faiks; and son, Charles Rossi; 
6 grandchildren: Chris (Laura) Rossi, Karen (Rich) Rossi Pickup, 
Preston (Kristi) Faiks, Grant (Kim) Faiks, Gillian and William Rossi; 
and 6 great grandchildren: Audrey and Lillian Faiks, Jason and Sarah 
Faiks, Daniela Rossi, Jack Pickup.
   Mr. Speaker, today marks the 70th Anniversary of Victory in Europe 
Day and it is a great honor to recognize and celebrate Tony's honorable 
service to our country and reflect on his life. In June, our country 
will honor his service with a funeral at Arlington National Cemetery.
   God bless Tony Rossi, his family, and the United States of America.

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