Lori V. Rossi

Lori V. Rossi, 51, of Agony Hill West, Waverly, NY passed away Sunday morning, December 15, 2013 following an almost eight year long battle with cancer. Lori was born on December 31st, 1961 in Sayre, PA a daughter of Florence Vernon and the late Carl Vernon. She was a graduate of Waverly High School Class of 1979 and State University of New York at Potsdam Class of 1983. Lori married Joe Rossi and together they celebrated 25 years of marriage. Lori was a long time teacher at Waverly High School. She was admired by not only her fellow colleagues, but also the students whose lives she touched. Lori was an avid bowler and a member of the Valley Bowling Association Hall of Fame. One of her greatest accomplishments came when she was named Stargazette Twin Tier Bowler of the Year for the 2003-2004 season. She also enjoyed golfing, racquetball, spending time with friends and family, and traveling to watch her daughters compete in various sports. Lori also enjoyed watching tennis and routing on her favorite, Novak Djokovic. She was a true New York fan, supporting her teams the New York Giants, the New York Rangers, and of course the New York Yankees. Lori was a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend. Lori is survived by her husband of 25 years, Joe Rossi, her daughters Rachel Rossi of Ohio and Paula Rossi of Buffalo, her sister Annette Vernon and brother-in-law Paul Reinhart of California, her mother Florence Searfoss Vernon of Waverly, and several other cousins, nieces and nephews. Lori was predeceased by her father, Carl Vernon, and uncle, Charles Vernon. Family and friends and former students are invited to join in a visitation memorial service on Saturday, December 21st at the Waverly High School Auditorium from 2pm-5pm. Memories and condolences may also be shared by visiting the website www.suftinfuneralchapel.com . In lieu of flowers, the family asks instead that you make donations to either Stray Haven Humane Society or The Nancy Quattrini Fund at the Guthrie Clinic in Sayre. Cemetery Details Rossi Family Cemetery Rossi Road 240 Rossi Road Sayre, PA 18840 Loading map