Todd C. Rossetti

Todd was a huge Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins fan, and he loved chocolate cake; the Towering Midnight Fudge Cake at the 99 Restaurant was his favorite. He was also one of those socially extroverted people who excels at connecting with others. That he was so outgoing is even more impressive because he did not speak, used a wheelchair, and needed support throughout his day due to his cerebral palsy. Communicating and connecting with others without speaking is one of many lessons he taught us.

Being around Todd was incredibly fun. We all are going to miss the sparkle and excitement of that smile that seemed to take up his entire face. We hope we never forget it. If you knew Todd, you likely were drawn to him because of that smile. Todd was much more than that smile, though. He had a knack for connecting with people. He developed specific greetings, individualized handshakes, and inside jokes with almost everyone he met. Part of the fun of being with Todd also resulted from figuring out how he would participate. Sitting in his wheelchair, he made a formidable street hockey goalie- and one that laughed while stopping shots. Going sledding was double the fun because he had to ride in the sled up the hill as well as down. Hanging out at the beach, watching the Red Sox and Bruins on TV, and being at a family holiday or birthday party were that much more fun with Todd because of his enjoyment, his engaging looks, and his infectious laugh.

Todd lived a meaningful, engaged, and full life. Todd played a central role in our family, quite literally being in the middle of every group picture of us and featuring prominently in all of our best and funniest memories. He left us too soon, but it is helpful knowing that he will no longer struggle for that next breath.

Members of his family include his mother and stepfather, Paula and Kevin Payne; father and stepmother, Stephen and Nancy Rossetti; brothers, Zach Rossetti and his wife, Laura D’Amato, Erik Rossetti and his wife, Jenn, Shane Rossetti and his wife, Stasia; sisters, Megan Rossetti-Farmer and her husband, Tim, Mariah Payne and her fiancée, Cody Langis; stepbrother, Jesse Payne; stepsister, Carolyn Parker and her husband, Sean; nephews, Brody Rossetti, Beckett Rossetti, Tyson Langis, Tucker Langis, Logan Parker and nieces, Grace Rossetti, Danielle Rossetti, Kaya Rossetti, Adelyn Rossetti and Madison Parker.

Calling hours will be held Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 3PM to 5PM with a memorial service immediately following at 5PM at Bennett Funeral Home, 209 N. Main St. Concord, NH.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Friendly Kitchen, 2 South Commercial Street Concord, NH 03301, http://thefriendlykitchen.org or Massachusetts Siblings Support Network http://www.masiblingsupport.org.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Bennett Funeral Home of Concord. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at https://www.BennettFuneral.com for the family of Todd C. Rossetti.