David F. Rosati

David F. Rosati, 48, of East Granby, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford after a 20 month miraculous journey as he fought to conquer cancer. He was born in Southington to the late Francis and Marion Stewart Rosati Filippone and raised by his Mother and Step-Father, the late Albert C. Filippone. He graduated from Watertown High school 1978 and from Northwestern Community College with an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, and actively pursuing his Bachelor's Degree. In November 1988 he was hired by the Winsted Police subsequently graduating from the Police Academy. He joined the Civil Air Patrol as a teenager and remained active until his death. He enlisted with the military when he was 17 and spent 10 years in the Air Force. He later enlisted with the Army National Guard and was stationed all over the world doing tours of duty in Bosnia and Iraq as well as relief efforts during Hurricane Katrina. He earned many military commendations most notable the Bronze Star. He was still active in the Army National Guard serving as a Sergeant First Class. He lived in East Granby for the past 2 years having moved from New Hartford, sharing his home with his Fiance' Noreen Claffey. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church, a CPR Instructor for the American Red Cross, a Quarter Master with the VFW 296 in Winsted, and a member of the Gun Club of Torrington, the American Legion Post 0043, a life member of the National Rifle Association, and an avid ham radio operator. Besides his mother Marion he leaves his daughter Lauren Elizabeth Rosati and her mother Deborah Rosati of New Hartford, his stepdaughter, Jessica Gleason of Amherst, MA, his beloved grandson Jarrett, his sisters Joanne M. Rosati DeCato and her husband Alfred of Waterbury and Julie A. Filippone Cesare of Oakville, his nephews Travis Charles Rock, Brandon David Rock, Marco L. Cesare, Anthony David DeCato, and his niece Allysa Mary DeCato, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear loving friends. He was predeceased by his sister Mary Elizabeth. A Mass of Christian Burial will celebrate his life on Friday, Sept. 19 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 26 Wintonbury Ave., Bloomfield. His burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Thursday Sept 18 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations in David's memory may be made to the Lauren E. Rosati scholarship fund c/o Northwest Community Bank, 86 Main St., Winsted, CT. 06098. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.molloyfuneralhome.com

David F. Rosati

September 16, 2008