HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY || Paul Rossi

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Rossi

HONOREE

Residence: Youngstown

Date of birth: Dec. 8, 1924, in Girard.

FAMILY

Parents: Anthony and Julia Rossi

Siblings: John Rossi

Spouse: Gloria Rossi. They were married Nov. 23, 1950, in Youngstown.

Children: Alexa Magda of Herndon, Va.; Cindy Shedden of Sarasota, Fla.; Paul Rossi Jr. of Scottsdale, Ariz.; Gloria Slocum of Youngstown; Louise Rossi of Dallas; and Julia Karstetter of Cromwell, Conn.

Grandchildren: Eight

Great-grandchildren: Two

BACKGROUND

Education: Bachelor’s degree in music from Westminster College, master’s degree in music from Kent State University

Employment: Band director at Canfield High School, education director for American Cancer Society and conductor of the Youngstown Symphonic Band for 60 years

Memberships: St. Charles Church, Kiwanis, Retired Teachers of Mahoning County and Youngstown Music Teachers

Military service: Served in the military during World War II

CELEBRATION

Date and location: A birthday party in his honor will take place Saturday at Caffe Capri with 40 family members.