Christopher Rosati Obituary

We never met, but this morning I learned about his story and heard his words: "You get a whole lot of butterflies to flap their wings."
I felt so moved by this, I donated my own little "butterfly grant" to UNICEF. I hope his family knows that even to this day, Chris Rosati is still having an effect on this world, and his kindness is still making waves.

Chris words can not express what you showed to the World using butterflies. Your compassion and love will shine on through all the people you touched. Thank You.

Dear Mr. Rosati's family,

My name is Arafat Sajja from Uganda, Eastern Africa, I heard and listened to your inspiring stories from CBS on the road old You tube videos. I must say you were a gift and an inspiration to the world. Not only did you impact the lives of so many people in America but also those around the world including me. The world deserves great inspiring people like YOU. Forever in debt.

Am forever grateful and inspired by you message of "Butterfly wings" And I pray I can teach my 2 kids the same message and they too can spread the same.

RIP good man.

With great admiration,

Arafat S

I did not know you personally, but our family has been blessed by the inspiration of your radical generosity. We have known and loved a part of your family, Bob, Kitty and Chess and will continued to hold a special place for the impact of this extraordinarily kind and hard-working family is for the Durham community. Love and peace to all of Chris Rosati's family and friends, Emily, Tim, Healey Joseph, Marie Lucie Cox-McMahon

He was a very very kind man and you inspired me to be kind all the because it is always is

Thank you, Chris Rosati for inspiring me to inspire my grandchildren to make the world a better place....one small kindness at a time. It's the butterfly effect! You will be so missed.

I was out of the country when Sun. Today aired Chris's passing. I have seen previous segments on the deep love and warmth he displayed in his life. I sobbed today when I realized Chris has passed. I'M SO SADDENED and sorrowful for all his friends and family. He was one of a kind man...how blessed his wife/daughters and all his family were to have had him in their lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jane Woods, Edmond, OK

While I did not have the good fortune to meet Chris, he touched my life deeply. The 2014 CBS story came out about the same time that my brother was diagnosed with ALS. I found his Facebook page and started following him and watching him on his journey with this disease. Like my brother, Chris chose to do something positive in the face of such a hideous disease. Chris made a difference in this life and the world is a better place because he was in it. The butterfly effect of Chris Rosati lives on!

My thoughts are with Chris' family and friends. He will truly be missed.

To the Rosati family,

What a special man and what a wonderful legacy he has left us. After watching and learning his story and his mission I can tell you many of us need to search a little deeper into ourselves. He has set a standard that will test most of us. I am so sorry for your loss. May time bring you peace. My thoughts remain with you.

To Anna, Delaney and Logan,
My deepest condolences to you, my prayers and my gratitude: Thank You for being the loving, phenomenal and extraordinary people and family that shared with all of us, even strangers, your heartaches, your love, and your triumphs in the face of adversity.
The legacy of your father lives.
God Bless You,
A Stranger in Comnecticut

Wonderful person. Very sad

Pat Rankin

So sorry for your loss may the God of all comfort be with you in your time of need

I'll never have this much courage, empathy or love.

I met Chris's at the rice diet program, we used to drive around delivering food in my Hummer and talk about business can't believe your gone my friend. You will be sadly missed

Chris was such a blessing to all of us fortunate enough to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

My deepest sympathies to the Rosati family for the loss of Chris Rosati, husband, father, friend, and remarkably courageous man. May his memory be a blessing. Chris' story first came to my attention one Sunday morning as I watched CBS Sunday Morning. He became my inspiration to always try and greet the day with a smile, a positive attitude, and a heart full of kindness. The world has lost a very special man. Thank you for sharing him with us. G-d bless you and keep you in his embrace always.

You will forever be missed by your Norwalk students in Mr. Gavin's social studies class in Iowa.

Your story touched me. Your loss will be felt by many. Thank you for your kindness. I will be kind to everyone I come in contact with today, and think of YOU.

I came to know Chris through email as he rented my lake house. Chris had a special place in my heart, even though I never met him in person. Mrs. Rosati, please let me know if I can help.

I want totake a moment and express my condolences for Chris' family. I first "met" Chris on the CBS Mowning Show. What an amazing person! I so wish I could have met him. He has been an inspiration to me and I can only hope to live up to his example of living one's life to the fullest and thinking if others' happiness. If only there were more people like him, think of what we could do for others.

I watched the CBS Sunday Morning Show today and cried for the loss of such a powerful, brave and loving person. I will miss hearing the inspirational stories about Christopher Rosati. He definitely inspired me and I know he gave us a bright light to follow. Thank you Chris. We loved you, even though we didn't know you. God Bless You.

To Chris Rosati family: I didn't know your husband or dad but from what I have seen on TV and internet he must have been a very special guy. Loved the Krispy Kreme story. I know that his girls will always have great memories and be very proud.
Darlene Garland
Draper, VA

My wife of 32 years has pancreatic cancer, Chris you gave us the courage to look at what we have, not what we have to loose. You changed the world! Peter & Lynn Vogt

This world is a better place for having had Chris in it. He has inspired me and I will do my best to pay his legacy forward. May he rest in the arms of God and be free. Bless you and your children. May you find peace in our Lord Jesus Christ.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. May God bless your family.

The world has lost a bright light. I'm so glad Chris shared so much happiness throughout his journey. I am so sorry for your loss.