"I was so sad to hear of Nathon's passing when I called to schedule a haircut today. He added much color to life (and gave the best haircuts). I will miss the hour I spent with him every couple months... listening to him expound on the unpredictable and wide ranging topics that came up that day, the way he'd stop cutting hair and look at himself in the mirror as he delivered the punch line, his biting wit & ability to lampoon just about everything while also maintaining a principled, rational philosophical bedrock. Madison, and the broader world, is a less interesting place without Nathon. I will miss you and do not think I'll meet another man quite like you."
In loving memory of
Nathon Jon Rosini
December 31, 1972 - June 8, 2018
MADISON - Nathon (Nate) Jon Rosini, nee Lovely, died in his home on June 7, 2018 in Madison, WI from complications of intravenous drug use. He was 45. Nate was born on December 31, 1972 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. His parents are Brenna Chamberlain of Okemos, MI and Steven Lovely of Madison.
He graduated from high school in Grass Lake, MI. He moved to Madison in 1995 and completed a degree in cosmetology. He worked at several hair salons before establishing a long term clientele at Hair Forum on University Avenue, with the extraordinary support of owner Dan Molitor. Nate had great interests in biking, Indie Cinema, alternative music, and presenting a challenging argument around any topic in the universe. He had pushed the edge throughout life, but confidently faced the related consequences. Friends and family appreciated that he was reaching a point in resolve, recovery and peace; when he was so abruptly torn from the fabric of their lives.
Nate is survived by his parents, his sweet love Brooklyn Bingham, sister Myria Lovely (nieces Nora and Emma Brink), brother Mathew Lovely (sister-in-law Kristin), grandmother Shirley Philbin, step-father Micheal Ward (step-sibling Elijah Thunell) of Madison; step-father Marty Chamberlain of Okemos (step-siblings Trevor, Clarissa, Aubrey, Michael, Jude, Zach, and Alex).
A Celebration of Nathon's Life will be held at 4 pm on Friday, June 22, 2018 at Informed Choice Funeral and Cremation Alternatives, 3325 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53704, all are welcome. Visitation will begin at 3 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, hes loved ones ask for a political advocacy and voting choices to combat the stigma of the opioid epidemic and open options to treatment: www.theherofoundation.org
Tributes
"Nathon was my 15yo son?s hairdresser for many years. Nathon introduced him to so many cool things from TV Shows, movies and music usually scribbled on the back of one of his business cards. Nathon watched my son grow?always building him up. I remember the first time Malik had his hair cut Nathon called me over. He said, ?Mom! Look at this!?(pointing to Malik?s full hairline by his neck) ?That?s TOTAL TESTOSTERONE!? We loved Nathon and we always will. Kristine Gallagher"