GREENFIELD, NH: Melvin D. Rossi passed peacefully in his sleep after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer on July 16, 2021.
He was born on March 31, 1946 and is survived by his wife Jane, his children, Tia and her husband Chris, Tanis and her husband Adam, Ty and his wife Michele, and stepchildren Julie and Lee and his step-granddaughter Larissa. Mel had four grandchildren, Mallory, Michael, Olivia and Zoom and two great-grandchildren, Lucas and Elena.
Mel was involved in many associations and clubs dedicated to the preservation and promotion of antique tractors and engines. He was President of the Greenfield Harness and Drawbar Club and Vice President of the Granite State Antique Truck Club of America. He was also a member of the Granite State Gas and Steam and a member of Rockbusters. Mel was also 50+ year associate of the Dublin Gas Engine Meet.
Mel was a friend to anyone and everyone and will be greatly missed by all of us.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday ,July 24, 2021 at the Dublin, NH Engine Meet Field, 1716 Main St, Dublin, NH at 1 pm.
The Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home & Cremation Service is assisting the family.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Greenfield Rescue Department at PO Box 146 Greenfield NH, 0304, and/or please bring your favorite dish to Mel's party.