Festival Dedication

The Rossi Family Funeral Home, a staple in Canton, Ohio and a supportive place for families in times of need,

was founded by Adam Rossi, Sr. in 1924. Adam, Sr. emigrated from Italy, along with his six brothers, and opened various funeral homes in the area, one of which being the Canton location. From that point on, the business

became well-known in the Italian community. Today, Rossi’s is currently owned and operated by the third

generation, Robert “Bob” Forchione and Adam “Jim” Rossi III. Together, Bob and Jim have exceeded more than

just one generation’s worth of work. For over 40 years, they have successfully managed to grow their family

business year after year. Bob and Jim have aided Italian-American families in the Stark County area in the

most unique way possible - by helping families navigate through some of life’s most difficult challenges.

Fast forward to 2024, the Rossi Family Funeral Home is now celebrating its 100th anniversary. Not only has it

been a productive business for an entire century, but it is also still a family-owned business to this day, as it

continues on through four generations of family members. Although the list of business accomplishments is

endless, what really stands out is Bob and Jim’s innate ability to keep up with traditions in this ever-changing

world. They keep their Italian ties close to heart, each of them teaching their own families to never forget their heritage.

Bob, a Canton native, is married to Teresa; they have three children Angela, Gino, and Rosa Forchione. They

are members of St. Francis of Assisi Parish - St. Anthony Church. Jim, also of Canton, is married to Gigi; they

have two children Carla (Craig) Rossi and Adam (Sarah) Rossi; and four grandchildren Louis, Bruno, Hannah,

and Jack. They are members of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Bob, Jim, and the Rossi Family

Funeral Home continue to leave a lasting legacy in the Italian-American community for generations to come.