Obituary of Steven Rossetti

Steven John Rossetti, 22, of Niskayuna, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday May 31, at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady. Born on March 23, 1988, he was the cherished son of William E. and Janet Sweeney Rossetti. He attended Whispering Pines Preschool in Delanson and graduated from Schalmont Middle School and from The Kevin G. Langan School at the Center for Disabilities Services in Albany, NY, and was currently enrolled in the Glenville Adult Day Program. Steven had a particular gift for making friends with his wonderful smile and happy disposition. He will be sorely missed by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. Steven is survived by his devoted parents; two sisters, Maria (Neil) Cuomo of Rotterdam and Karen (Joseph) Rutkowski of Kingston; four nieces and nephews, Janna, David, Christina and Damien Rutkowski; his maternal grandmother, Dorothy Sweeney of Latham; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. He also leaves his special friend and mentor, Darold J. Myers. Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:15 a.m. from Daly Funeral Home, 242 McClellan Street, then to St. Anthony's Church, Seward Place, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Interment will follow in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at Daly Funeral Home, Thursday 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Steven's name to the Adaptive Winter Sports Program, Double H Ranch, 97 Hidden Valley Road, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846