In Loving Memory of Tom Rosettis
Tom Rosettis, born in the 1950s in Marda Loop, was a true pillar of the community he called home his entire life. Tom volunteered with the Marda Loop Community Association as President, Vice-President, Past President, Acting Vice-President and volunteering at community events, giving his time, energy, and heart without hesitation or expectation of recognition. His service was never about credit—it was about people.
Tom had a rare way of making others feel heard and valued. He led not by force or volume, but through calm presence, gentle guidance, and quiet integrity. In moments of disagreement or uncertainty, Tom brought steadiness. His kindness, friendly nature, and unmistakable wit lightened rooms and eased tensions, reminding everyone that community work is, at its core, about connection and care.
By Tom’s side was his wife, Aranka, who shared his commitment to volunteering and giving back. Together, they were familiar and welcoming faces at community events and activities, and their shared dedication reflected a genuine care for the people and place they loved. Their daughter, Monica, also volunteered at community events over the years, continuing the family’s tradition of service and community involvement.
For those familiar with the community hall, many may not know that the photographs gracing its walls came from Tom’s own family collection. By sharing these images, Tom offered a piece of his family’s history to the wider community – another quiet, generous contribution that helped give the hall its warmth and sense of belonging.
Tom’s sudden passing will be deeply felt across the community, and his legacy remains woven into the fabric of the neighbourhood he loved so dearly. He will be remembered for his calm and gentle leadership, his generosity of spirit, and the quiet grace with which he served others. Most of all, he will be remembered as a good man – one who made his community better simply by being part of it.
We are grateful for Tom’s many years of service and extend our heartfelt condolences to Aranka, Monica, and their family. He will be missed and fondly remembered.
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