John Anthony Rosso Sr., age 64, passed away on Friday, July 23 ^rd at University of Maryland Medical Center while battling leukemia.

John was born on October 31, 1950 in Baltimore, MD.  He grew up in a family of 7. He attended Polytechnic High School in Baltimore and graduated in 1968. He went on to attend UMBC and received a Bachelor's degree in American history. For the majority of his career, he served as a Director of Human Resources for many firms in the greater-Baltimore area such as Under Armour, Gould Fiber Optics, and AllRisks, Ltd. John was a consummate entertainer, making sure everyone in his presence felt comfortable and appreciated. John loved spending time with his family while eating good food, drinking good wine, having a lot of laughs and taking great care of the ones he loved.

Being born and raised in Baltimore, he was a huge fan of Orioles Baseball and Ravens football. He had a keen interest in history, James Bond/classic movies, collecting antiques and sports memorabilia. He was a role model to many. Without knowing it, John taught others how to treat people, how to be optimistic in a world that challenges, to show great patience, to work hard, and of course to love and prioritize his family.

John was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife Colleen Rosso, his mother Mary Sacco Caldwell & stepfather William Caldwell, and father Vincent P. Rosso Sr. & stepmother Patricia Rosso. A brother to six siblings including Vincent P. Rosso, Jr., Chris (Rosso) Jordan, Robin (Rosso) Greenwell, Randy Caldwell, Laura Shenewolf, Phyllis Caldwell, John had a large extended family and many friends.

He is also survived by his beloved children Kristin (Rosso) Milito & husband James Milito, John Rosso Jr. & wife Priscilla (McGarity) Rosso, and his three stepdaughters Jennifer Fitzsimmons, Amy Paul, and Elizabeth Malcolm. One of his greatest joys were his grandchildren Isabella & Dominic Milito, Patrick & Owen Fitzsimmons.

Family and Friends may visit on Monday, July 27th, 2015 from 2-4 pm at Barranco & Sons, P.A. Severna Park Funeral Home, 495 Ritchie Hwy, in Severna Park. A Funeral Service will be held immediately following at 4 pm. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Online condolences may be made at www.barrancofuneralhome.com