Carlo G. Rosetti

Loudonville, NY-Carlo G. Rosetti, 90, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 12, 2024. Born and raised on Van Zandt Street, in the Italian section of Albany’s South End, he was the son of Italian Immigrants, the late Luciano Rosetti and Maria Zaccardo. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his older brother Joseph Rosetti. Survivors include his devoted wife of 25 years Alexandra, sister Francesca Blendell, son Christopher Rosetti (Courtney), daughter Kristen Rockmore, and his loving grandchildren Ryan Rockmore, Zachary Rockmore, Talia Rockmore, Luciano Rosetti, and Giovanni Rosetti. He is also survived by three nephews and a niece. Carlo attended Holy Cross School on Philip Street where he eventually served as an altar boy. As a young boy, he worked shining shoes, collecting/selling scrap, and working at the open-air market in downtown Albany. He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1952, having played varsity football. Afterward, he joined the Naval Reserves, where he periodically traveled the eastern seaboard on a destroyer escort and submarine. At the ripe age of 23, he enrolled at Siena College and served on the Student Senate. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (Cum Laude) in 1961 and was one of 22 graduates recognized by Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. He worked as an accountant at Peat Marwick Mitchell, General Electric, and Torrington for 13 years and, in 1999, retired as chief financial officer from Callanan Industries after 25 years of service. An avid golfer, Carlo first learned to play while at Siena College and eventually became captain of the golf team. He thoroughly enjoyed his many experiences at the top-tier courses in the world and especially cherished playing golf with some of his idols. Carlo was the NYS Senior Amateur Champion two years in a row and also competed in many Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf tournaments. Carlo was a lover of life–lived it to its fullest–and relished a challenge. While simultaneously mastering golf, he excelled at tennis and taught himself how to ski in the 1960s. Tired of driving to and from various work locations, he also obtained his pilot’s license and loved taking friends and family up for a joy ride. Carlo enjoyed the many friendships he made while playing golf at the Colonie Country Club and serving on numerous boards, including the College of Saint Rose, NFL Alumni, and a local trade union. His legendary cooking dishes include Pasta Donata, for which he won a local culinary competition, and his thin-crust pizza! He loved sharing the many stories from his life: the time the FBI came to his house after he called President Kennedy during a New Year's Eve dare, the time he was mistaken for a photographer and received pit and photo passes for the 1966 Indianapolis 500, or the time he was robbed at gunpoint while on a date in Thatcher Park. Regardless of where he lived, Carlo always reminisced about the South End, including Dukes (known for its hot dogs), the Leyland and Strand Theaters. He also treasured his memories with the other nuns who taught him at school, his dog Sparky, and his childhood friends. Funeral services will be held privately. Contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, Albany Province, 385 Watervliet Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Carlo G. Rosetti

January 8, 1934 - July 12, 2024