Thomas C. Rosazza, 80, of Avondale, died Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Twin Pines Health Care Center. He was the husband of Shirley Swisher Rosazza, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage.
Born in Avondale, he was the son of the late Clarence O. and Fay Sluder Rosazza.
Tom was a farmer at heart, and was a retired owner and operator of the family business, Glen Willow Orchards, in Avondale.
He was a member of the Avondale Presbyterian Church, where he had served on the Board of Trustees, He was also a member and past president of the West Grove-Avondale Rotary Club, was a Paul Harris Fellow, a member and past president of the Chester Delaware County Fruit Growers Association, where he organized workers at the Farm Show, a member of the Pennsylvania State Horticultural Board, where he served on the peach and nectarine research committee, and a lifetime member of the Avondale Fire Company.
Tom had served many years of the London Grove Township Planning Commission, and an assistant scout leader of Troop 191 in Avondale. He was an avid boater and a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Stephen R. Rosazza and his wife Brenda of Avondale; one daughter, Janice F. Ramberger and her husband Chip of Avondale; two brothers, Ralph O. Rosazza and Richard P. Rosazza, both of Avondale; one sister, Shirley Ann Raimato of Kennett Square; three grandsons, Andrew Thomas Rosazza, Ryan Joseph Ramberger and Justin Thomas Ramberger, and several nieces and nephews.
You are invited to Tom’s memorial service at noon, on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Avondale Presbyterian Church, 420 Pennsylvania Avenue in Avondale. A visitation and luncheon will be held after the service. His viewing and burial will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution in Tom’s memory may be made to the Avondale Presbyterian Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 446, Avondale, PA 19311
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com
Arrangements are being handled by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home in Kennett Square.
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