Frank Americo Rossi - 56

Frank Americo Rossi, age 56, raised in Crete, Illinois and a former resident of Manhattan, IL and currently residing in North Fort Myers, Florida, passed away on August 10, 2026. Born in Chicago Heights, Illinois, Frank was the beloved son of Lynn Ann Rossi nee Paskier and the late Frank Anthony Rossi. Frank was the loving husband of Heather Rossi, whom he married on June 6, 2015, and the devoted stepfather of Tyler Rush, Kyle Rush, Colin Rush, and Kaelyn Rush. Brother of Robyn (Amber) Rossi and Ryan (Matthew) Spain. Son in law of Richard and Carol Dohrn. Brother in law of Christina (Jay) Nagle and Melissa (Dan) Cullinane. Frank was a devoted uncle of many nieces and nephews, deeply loved by his cousins, extended family and countless friends. Frank spent his career in the automobile industry, where his love of cars and people came together. He began his career working alongside his late father at Ryan's Saferide, Bill Jacobs Volkswagen in Naperville and later proudly served as Service Manager at International Auto Group for Volvo. Frank took tremendous pride in his career, his team, and the many relationships he built throughout the years. Frank loved cars, traveling, Florida, great Italian food, being Italian, his beloved cat Nala, and, most of all, being surrounded by people. He had an unforgettable smile, a wonderful sense of humor, and a kindness that naturally drew others to him. Frank could light up any room he entered and had a special way of making everyone feel welcome. Throughout his cancer journey, he showed incredible strength and perseverance and touched more lives than he ever realized. To Heather, Frank was her greatest love and will forever be her North Star. He would often tell her, "I love you infinity." And that is exactly how he will be loved—infinitely. Memorial Visitation at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th Street (US Rt 30, 3 blks E of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 1:00 pm until 6:00 p.m. when family and friends are invited to share a time of remembrance of Frank with a Memorial Service to conclude at 7:00 pm. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.