Eric Rossi Sr. was born in Fresno, California on February 18, 1960 to Carlo and Mary Lou Rossi. He passed away on August 23, 2022 in Fresno, California at the age of 62. He attended Central High School where he played football and wrestled. Eric resided in Fresno with his girlfriend Terry. He worked hard and loved being at his ranches in Madera, where he farmed and produced raisins for Sun-Maid.  He loved driving around visiting farmers, friends, and the Fresno State Fruit Stand.  He adored his grandchildren and always wanted to make a memory with them by bringing them a sweet treat, playing go fish, pushing them on the swing, and simply holding and loving on them.

Eric is preceded in death by his parents Carlo and Mary Lou Rossi, son Daniel Rossi, and brother Greg Rossi. Eric is survived by his son Eric Rossi Jr. and wife Christy, daughter Gianna Rossi-Hill, and husband Brandon. Grandchildren Damien Rossi, Georgianna Hill, Maycie Rossi, Luciana Hill, and Claire Rossi. Step mother Eldora Rossi, sister Sharon Kiseloff and husband Ken, sister Tara Reed and husband Dennis, step sister Priscilla Fullmer and husband Reed, step sister Elisa Ciapessoni and husband Bruce, and many nephews and nieces.  A service will be held at Fresno Memorial Gardens on Friday, September 9, 2022 at 10 AM followed by a reception at his sister Sharon Kiseloff residence 8747 W. Ashlan, Fresno, 93723 . Funeral services have been arranged by Yost and Webb of Fresno, California.