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John G. Rossiter

01/28/1933 - 01/26/2009

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Obituary For John G. Rossiter

John G. Rossiter, Jr., of Rockland died on January 26, 2009 at the South Shore Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Dorchester son of the late John G. and Alice L. (Bruce) Rossiter, Sr and was raised and educated there. He made his home in Cambridge for several years before moving to Rockland in 1993. Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He graduated from Northeastern University with a BS degree in finance and began his career with the MIT Instrumentation Laboratory as a technician and he retired in 1993 as a civilian employee of the U.S. Navy Department at the Draper Laboratories in Cambridge. While employed there he met his wife Deborah A. (Grace) Rossiter and they enjoyed 25 years of marriage together. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, James Bond, family and collecting wine In addition to his wife he is survived by a sister, Annette Dobin of CA. He was also the nephew of the late Annie Bruce. A Funeral will be held from the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union St. ROCKLAND on Friday January 30, 2009 at 10:15 AM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM in Holy Family Church. Burial will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery in Boston. Calling hours are omitted. Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimers Association by mail at 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02472 or online at www.alz.org/ma.

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  • 02/06/2026

    John G Rossiter IV

    Love u grampa

  • 05/25/2021

    Deb Franzen

    The long hard struggle is over and now may you both be at peace. May your memories of happy times sustain you and the love and prayers of friends comfort you. I'm here if you need me. My sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family. Deb Franzen

  • 05/25/2021

    Shari S. Brown

    To Jack and Debbie, I have lost my Martini Buddy and he will be greatly missed. We have had some good times in florida eating crawfish and hanging out at the beach. You will always have a very special place in my heart and every time I ride my beach cruser bike I think of you for you are the one who gave it to me. Be at peace Jack and we will see each other some day. Love Shari

  • 05/25/2021

    Mary and George Robinson

    Debbie, We are sorry for your lose. Shari has told us many kind things about Jack and You. May God give you the strength to enjoy some well deserved happy days. You are welcome to come get some Mississippi hospitality. Regards Mary and George Robinson

  • 05/25/2021

    Carol and Jim Kent

    Debbie, the good days at Draper Lab seem so long ago, but the memories seem so close. Jack was special as you know, and the time at the Lab, and the fun after working hours were also special. Have faith in the future. Jim Kent

  • 05/25/2021

    Charles H. Briggs Jr.

    Jack seems too young to die. I worked with him in the FBM program at draper Thru 3 designs of the Missile Guidance Systems. But knew him early when I was a technician. I am 81 and retired in 87. I am saddened for his famlies and friends loss. I will always remember him as a conciensious and hard working member of Jim Kents Dept. where we worked together. He will be in my prayers forever.

  • 05/25/2021

    Eleanor and Joseph Guarino

    We were thinking about the Draper Christmas Parties at the Marriott in Cambridge, arriving at the hotel early, meeting and having lunch in the North End with Renie and Art....the fun at Buttermilk Bay when we rented a cottage near you...the many years of friendship at Draper....God Bless you Debbie and may our friend, Jack, Rest In Peace and be greeted in heaven by his Mom and Dad and Aunt Annie. Eleanor and Joe

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