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Patricia Derose Obituary
Formerly of Newburgh, NY
Patricia "Pat" Sparhawk Derose of Phoenix, AZ, formerly a resident of Newburgh, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2008 at the Mayo Clinic Hospice of the Valley, Phoenix, AZ. She was 74.
She is survived by her sons, Michael, Peter and Paul DeRose and five grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Jan Fasano and brother, Ed Sparhawk and many nieces and nephews.
There will be a private memorial service at a later date.
Contributions on Patricia's name may be made to the Mayo Clinic Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014 or hospiceofthevalley.org.
Arrangements by Brooks Funeral Home, Newburgh. To send a personal condolence, please visit BrooksFH.com or call (845) 561-8300.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Jo Ann Pucino
October 11, 2008
Michael, Peter and Paul..I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I have wonderful memories of her and your family growing up. I know you will miss her and my thoughts are with you all.
Jim and Gail DeCerbo
October 6, 2008
Pat will be missed and never forgotten. She was always a part of the great memories of growing up.
Patty and Ralph Depew
October 6, 2008
Dear Michael, Peter and Paul
We loved your mom. The picture in the paper was beautiful as she was both inside and out. She was a wonderful part of our growing up on Washington/Mill St. She was an excellent seamstress (she made me two beautiful dresses for my honeymoon in 1963). She also hosted a baby shower for my fourth child in 1974. These are just two special memories I will always hold in my heart when I think of her. We were very sad when she moved to AZ and we missed her at all the family functions since then. Our prayers are with you and your families at this sorrowful time.
Cousins Patty (De Cerbo) and Ralph
Cathy Gaetano (DeRose)Palmer
October 6, 2008
Michael, Peter and Paul, Aunt Jan and Uncle Sam and family, I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person and she was so good to me,I will never forget her kindess and her laugh. I loved her very much. She always put a smile on my face and I loved her broccoli & macaroni. Your friend and ex always, Cathy Gaetano-Palmer
Kathy DeCerbo Sheehan
October 5, 2008
My heart is heavy with sadness at Pat's passing. She was much loved by all of us as we were growing up. She was always so much fun to be with. I have wonderful,crazy fun filled memories of her.My prayers and love to you all, Cousin Kathy.
Cabrina Whitam (DeCerbo)
October 5, 2008
Michael, Peter and Paul
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. It has been years since I have seen her. She was always the life of the party and I am sure she will be dearly missed. I will always remember her laugh, personality and smile. Love always your cousin Cabrina
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