Peggy (Arata) Rossini passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2026.  She was 97 years old.  Peggy was born in Berkeley, California on November 11, 1928.  She resided and attended schools in Antioch, California throughout her childhood years.  She married John Rossini, Sr. in 1950 and moved to Pittsburg, California where she lived for the remainder of her life.  They were married 47 years and welcomed two children, Chris Rossini Gallagher of Brentwood, California and John Rossini, Jr. of Pittsburg, California.  Peggy's love for her family always came first and grew even deeper when her two grandsons, Frank and John Ross Gallagher were born.  In addition to her devotion to her family Peggy was the bookkeeper for the family business, Auto Truck and Marine Service for 60 years, an active member of the Pittsburg Yacht Club with her husband, John, a member of the Pittsburg Elks Club B.P.O.E. 1474, played bocce for multiple local federations for 25 years serving as treasurer for the Pittsburg Bocce Federation for 15 years and many years of travel.

Peggy is preceded in death by her husband, John who passed away in 1997 and survived by her children Chris Rossini Gallagher and John Rossini, Jr. (Justine) and her two grandsons Frank Gallagher and John Ross Gallagher (Brenna).

With extreme gratitude the family would like to thank Louis Grillo who became Peggy's life partner 15 years ago.  Louis provided support and loving care for our mother through her entire battle with cancer.  His kindness and presence will always and forever be remembered.  In addition, the family would like to acknowledge and thank their mother's caregivers: Gina Capurro, Joy Peter and Dianna Pfannkuche for the outstanding and compassionate care they provided in her final days.

The Vigil will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 7:00 pm. The funeral liturgy on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:30 am both days at St. Ignatius of Antioch.

In honor of Peggy's love for animals and the special connection she felt to the school that her grandsons attended; in lieu of flowers please donate to: Rhodie's Rescue P.O. Box 433, Knightsen, CA 94548. www.rhodiesrescue.org

St. Peter Martyr School 425 W. 4th Street Pittsburg, CA 94565. https://stpetermartyrschool.org