Vincent James Rossiano

Vincent James “Baba” Rossiano, age 98, of Schererville, IN, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Elvera Rossiano, nee Cassano.  Loving father of Vincent Rossiano Jr., Tom and Kim Rossiano, Wayne and Jamie Rossiano and Laura and Sam Basile. Loving Baba of the Beloved Nicholas Rossiano, Christopher and Jenny Rossiano, Brandy and Joey Meins, Amanda and Justin Connors, Crista Kmiec, Geena and Keith Wood, and Hayley and Jarrett Rossiano. Loving great-grandfather to the beloved Tatum Meins, Vincent and Gianna Rossiano, Mia and Luca Connors, Willow and Avery Kmiec, Enzo and Nico Meins, and Matteo Rossiano. Loving uncle to countless others and a friend to many. Loving son of the late Andrew and Amelia Rossiano, nee Calomino. Dear brother of the late Josie Kopp, the late Jack Rossiano and the late Teresa Cales.

Vincent was born and raised in Chicago. He enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 17 and served in WWII, stationed in the South Pacific. He became the business owner of Thomas Upholstery in 1954 and was a unique and meticulous craftsman. A few of his favorite pastimes were watching football, reading the Bible, and of course working in his backyard.

Visitation with family and friends to be held Sunday, August 10, 2025 from 9:00—1:00p.m. with a celebration of life service to be held at 12:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project ( www.woundedwarriorproject.org )

For further information please contact Smits Funeral Home at 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com.