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Anthony DeRosa Obituary

DeRosa, Anthony J.
Rochester: Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at age 89. Predeceased by his father and mother, Nicholas and Concetta DeRosa; brothers and sister-in-law, Sam and Josephine DeRosa. John DeRosa. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Jane and Ralph Gentile; nephews and nieces, Nick (Teddi) DeRosa, Joyce (Tony) Joy, Ralph (Debbie) Gentile, Paul (Denise) Gentile; many great nieces and great nephews. Anthony was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during WWII as a dispatcher.
Friends may call THURSDAY from 4-8PM at the DiPonzio Funeral Home, Inc., 219 Spencerport, Gates. On Friday morning, October 31, friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass at 10:00 in St. Jude's Church, 4100 Lyell Rd. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Oct. 30, 2008.

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Lotta Brittany

October 30, 2008

I miss you so much Tony. Words can't explain. Westwood is not the same. I love you so much!!! RIP my little man. You'll always be in my heart... I'll NEVER forget you.

Carla Litolff

October 30, 2008

We will miss "The Mayor of Westwood" Tony will always be in our hearts. (Rest in Peace Toe )Love to you and your family, Carla

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