Joseph Anthony Rossetti
VALRICO, Fla. – Joseph Anthony Rossetti, 70, of Valrico, Fla. passed away on Aug. 30, 2025, peacefully. Joe was born in Portland on Oct. 8, 1954, to Dominic Rossetti Sr. and Glovenia Rossetti.
He was well known for the years he worked as the owner of Performance Brake, serving in the U.S. Air Force, maintenance and real estate. He enjoyed drag racing, hot rods, muscle cars and spending time with his grandchildren and two dogs.
He was predeceased by both parents; one brother, Dominic Rossetti, one sister, Linda Eberle; one nephew, Jeffrey Rainey and one niece, Jennifer Rainey.
He is survived by a daughter, Trista Stewart, of Alabama; stepsons Joshua Stewart and wife Sarah and Jayson Stewart, all of Maine; nieces Christina Spinks and husband Bobby of Florida, Shannon Scales and husband Ben, of Maine, Jessie Damm and partner Ernie, of New Hampshire; and five grandchildren.
Joe was well loved by his community and was a beloved friend to many.
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