Alfred E. Rosati, 88 of Crystal Lake, passed away on Thursday morning, April 27th, 2017.
He was born December 1st, 1928 in Chicago, the son of Saverio and Anna (Mercurio) Rosati. He grew up in the Austin District of Chicago near Columbus Park and graduated from St. Philip High School. He was united in marriage to Janet Romito on September 30, 1950. Al and Jan lived in Chicago, until they moved to Mt. Prospect in the year 1966. Alfred was the co-founder of Rosati’s Pizza, established in 1964. In 1994 the couple moved to Crystal Lake. There was nothing more important to Alfred than his family, he cherished every minute spent with them. Al had many different hobbies; he was an avid hunter and fisherman. At a very young age Al began breeding many different types of birds. He also enjoyed attending restaurant equipment auctions, with his brothers, sons and nephews.
Alfred is survived by his loving wife, Janet of Crystal Lake, his sons, Geary (Deborah) Rosati of Marco Island, Florida, Stephen Rosati of Naples , Florida, and his daughter, Lisa (Mark) Suma of Estero, Florida, his grandchildren, Brent (Jessica), Christopher, Ashley, Sarah (Conor) O’Leary, Anthony (Megan), Elisa, Michael (Alyssa), Samantha and Morgan, his great-grandchildren, Mia, Kiera, Quinn, Aidan, Asher, Farrah, Luca, Ryan and Jacob, his brothers and sisters, Fred Rosati, Josephine (Michael) Pirro, Mary Ann Rosati, Joanne (Raymond) Czernek, William (Joan) Rosati, Richard (Barbara) Rosati and Ronald (Hazel) Rosati and many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral visitation and Mass will be held on Monday, May 8, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. Visitation will be from noon to 2:00 pm, and a Funeral Mass will commence at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. For more information please call 847-515-8772 or online condolences can be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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Ron, Sorry to hear about your brother. May the Peace of Christ be with you and Hazel.
Our deepest condolences to Jan and the entire Rosati Family for your loss.
My condolences go out to Janet, Geary, Steve and Lisa on Als recent passing. Though I had not seen him for a couple years he and Janet were a frequent presence at the Mt Prospect store when I started there in 1990. Both were very friendly and down to earth and I always enjoyed seeing them. He left quite a legacy behind. Rest in peace.