Dominic Anthony Rosa
In Memory of Dominic (The Dom) Anthony Rosa
On Christmas Eve Dominic Rosa, 44 of Willoughby, Ohio left behind the body that betrayed him at Hospice House, Cleveland.
He is the grandson of the late Evelyn Rosa and Barbara Chevako, son of Pamela (Potocnik) and the late Dale Rosa.
Survived by his grandparents Albert Potocnik (Valerie), and brother Jason Rosa (Tracie), and Aunts, Uncles, and cousins that he greatly treasured.
He was married to Kimberly (Bowles) for 25 years. He had a son, Vincent Rosa (Courtney Cochran), and a daughter Annalysa (Nick Wilson) He has two grandboys, Cooper and Milo, that were the light of his life.
He was told in 2012 that he would have 6 years to live.
He was a warrior.
His suffering with Muscular Dystrophy, Bone Degeneration, and Liver Disease, and COPD brought him constant chronic pain.
He held true to his motto, “Make it work.” He managed to create beautiful art, cultivated an indoor garden he was proud of, and made people laugh at his ridiculous jokes and his perspective on life.
He truly enjoyed making people happy, cooking, all types of music, camping, gardening, adventuring, painting, woodworking, puzzles, cartoons, especially Bob’s Burgers and The Simpson’s, re-runs of All In The Family, Married With Children, and Back To The Future, The Blues Brothers, and every Clint Eastwood, John Wayne, Adam Sandler, John Candy, and Bill Murray (Especially “Groundhogs Day”) movie.
He loved his cats, fish, and most of all his family and friends
Before his disease took over the wheel, he was proud to work in one of the dirtiest industries, the sewer business, just like his late father, Dale Rosa.
He travelled constantly. He loved meeting new people and seeing new places. His favorite thing to say about it was, “ I have job security.”
He was one of a rare breed. He wanted to tell everyone thank you, and that time together is the most valuable thing.
His family welcomes you to celebrate his life and spirit together on Friday February 2nd, 2024, from 5:00-8:30pm at AMVETS Post 40 9141 Jordan Dr, Mentor, OH 44060. There will be food, refreshments, and a cash bar.
If you would like to bring a dish to share, or have questions or suggestions please call or text Vincent Rosa (440) 853-9794
Sending love and light to all.