Philip Benjamin Rosso Jr., 58, of Middletown Springs, VT died on Sunday October 11th at his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Philip was born in the Bronx, New York on February 25th, 1962. A graduate of Christopher Columbus High School, he worked at a variety of occupations throughout his lifetime including auto mechanic, sawyer, and glass installer. He was last employed at the Vermont Country Store. He enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, the Washington Redskins, and cooking (especially for his family who were his greatest source of happiness). He had a passion for all things Disney; particularly WDW and Mickey Mouse. He was a caring son, responsible provider, loving husband, and devoted father but always maintained a youthful sense of wonder. He was cherished by his family. Philip is survived by his wife of 35 years Susan ( Kinirons) Rosso, his sons Nicholas Rosso of Middletown Springs and ( PJ) Philip (Kelsey) Rosso, III of Port Neches, TX and two grandchildren Peyton and Philip Benjamin, IV. Predeceased by his father Philip Rosso, Sr., he is survived by his mother Valerie ( Giampoli) Rosso and his brother Vincent (Serena) Rosso of NJ. He is also survived by his sisters in law Kathleen Kinirons and Patricia (Tom) McDonald, his nephews Joseph Bongiovanni, Michael (Rhonda) Bongiovanni, his niece Kelly (Joshua) Fredette, his great nephew Antonio Bongiovanni and great nieces Khloe and Ella Fredette and his loyal canine companion, Winnie. Visitation will be held at Ducharme Funeral Home, 1939 Main Street in Castleton, VT on Thursday, October 15th beginning at 12:30; service will start at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Foley Cancer Center at Rutland Regional Medical Center, 160 Allen St., Rutland, VT 05701. Arrangements under the direction of Ducharme Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.Ducharmefuneralhome.com SERVICES Visitation Thursday, October 15, 2020 12:30 PM Ducharme Funeral Home 1939 Main Street Castleton, Vermont 05735 Memorial Service Thursday, October 15, 2020 1:00 PM Ducharme Funeral Home 1939 Main Street Castleton, Vermont 05735