On Friday September 17th, 2010 David Joseph Rossi passed away peacefully at Mount Sinai Hospital with his family by his side, after a valiant and courageous battle with leukemia. Today we remember our friend, David.
We at RE/MAX Professionals know David not just as a friend but as a business partner, a professional, and a confidante. David started his career in real estate in 1974. From the start he was known as a builder. David insisted on professionalism and ethics in all that he did. David was Broker of Record of NRS Royal Realty Inc. He grew this business in Central Etobicoke to be a market leader.
In 1993, David approached the Alexander family and merged his brokerage into RE/MAX Professionals in order to concentrate on his real estate sales and professional activities.
“John and I first met David in the early nineteen nineties. He was a highly respected Broker Owner and Industry advocate even at that time. When he made the decision to dedicate more of his time to the Industry and his own personal real estate business he approached John and I to purchase his NRS brokerage. He was determined that his sales people receive a positive benefit from the change in brands and that the new Broker/Owner’s would have the same value system as he did. David was a true gentleman throughout the transition and has remained a loyal and trusted advisor to all of us at the Kingsway office. Like so many, we are deeply shocked and saddened at his passing”.
John and Pamela Alexander
The 270 Kingsway office is still today a reflection of David’s strong leadership and dedication to professionalism and ethics.
Linda Sansom, General Manager and close friend recalls David:
"I met David at the conversion of his NRS office to RE/MAX Professionals. I was immediately impressed with his rapport with his sales associates. He worked tirelessly to make that transition as stress-free as possible, and ensure a positive outcome for them. Over the years, he has proven to be a trusted friend, whom I could count on for advice and whose opinion I valued without question. I will personally miss his humour, his kindness and his impact on our office and on the industry at large. My thoughts are with his family at home, and his family at work as we all come to terms with his loss."
Linda Sansom
David’s desire to improve the real estate industry lead him to be on many committees and boards that have truly changed the dynamics of our industry. Among David’s business accomplishments are the following:
FELLOW, Real Estate Institute of Canada (FRI)
Certified Real Estate Broker, National Association of Realtors, USA (CRB)
Certified Manager of Real Estate, Canada (CMR)
Chair, Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA), Ethics & Arbitration Hearing Panel (since 1987)
Founding Director, Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) since 1997 to 2010, Past Chair of the Board of Directors, (RECO) 2002-2003
Honorary Life Member of the Toronto Real Estate Board 2000
Presidential Award of Appreciation (TREB) 2007
RE/Max Hall of Fame Sales Award
RECO - Educational Services Agreement - Chair
RECO - Legislation & Regulations Committee
Arbitration Committee (TREB), Vice-Chair
Past Director, Etobicoke Chamber of Commerce
Past President, Markland Homes Association
Most recently David formed a real estate team with business partner Jane McKaig.
“Dave was a true gentleman and professional who cherished his family, life, his many business and personal relationships and was unwavering in his dedication to the Real Estate profession.
Dave has been an incredible friend, business partner, mentor and role model who I am honoured to have developed a wonderfully rewarding and successful business with. Nothing but the very best service, integrity, honesty, dedication and respect for all of our clients and friends has been, and always will be, the essence of what we built as a team.”
Jane McKaig
But more importantly David’s greatest accomplishment is that as a tremendous husband, father and friend. I believe his son Michael expresses David best:
“We will not see the likes of him again, and he will be sorely missed by all whose lives he touched. The sun will shine a little less brightly without Dave’s sweet smile.”
Michael Rossi
He leaves behind his beloved wife Aleksandra, dear and devoted children, Michael (Casey), Mathew, Joseph (Nicole) precious grandchildren, Nicholas and Ava, and faithful furry companion Toby. He will be missed by his brother Anthony (Barbara) of Virginia Beach, Va. and many nieces and nephews.
All associates and staff at RE/MAX Professionals wish to express our sincere sympathy to the Rossi family. Our thoughts and prayers are with them. Our fond memories of our dear friend David will last forever.
Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere, east of the Jane subway, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at St. Clement Roman Catholic Church, 409 Markland Dr. at 10am. Donations in Dave’s memory may be made to Princess Margaret Hospital, Leukemia Research. Dave loved all flowers, so flowers will be appreciated.
Prepared by Darryl Mitchell,
Broker Manager,
RE/MAX Professionals Inc.,
270 The Kingsway, Etobicoke, Ontario.
Way back in 1985 I came back to my native Toronto from Vancouver to challenge the Phase 1 and 2 OREA courses in prepartion for my move home. David and I both worked for NRS at the time. Even though there was little likelihood of me working for him, David was helpful and lent me the course books. I didn't have a lot do with him over the years but appreciate his help to me way back then and his contribution to the industry since.
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