Zaro Rossi, indoors and out by Dave Martin. Zaro Dolman Rossi (September 29, 1934 - October 5, 2005) was born in Los Angeles. He was an accomplished gymnast and diver in high school. After college he began competitive bodybuilding, in which he also became accomplished. He served in the U.S.A.F. during the Korean War. After his military service he took over the family business "Rossi's Patio" and ran it until his retirement. He had two daughters and three grandchildren at the time of his death.