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Robert J. DeRosa

1938 - 2015

Robert J. DeRosa obituary, 1938-2015, Rockport, NH

BORN

1938

DIED

2015

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Robert DeRosa Obituary

Robert J. De-Rosa, age 77 passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was a resident of Rockport for the past 20 years and a former resident of Sudbury, MA. Robert was born in Boston, MA, on April 29th, 1938, the son of the late Salvatore DeRosa and Adeline (Tomaselo) DeRosa. He spent his childhood years in Medford, Massachusetts. Graduating from Medford High School in 1955, he earned both a Bachelors Degree and a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University. Robert went on to become a leading design engineer at Raytheon Company, retiring with over 50 years of experience and many awards. He was instrumental in the development of the Patriot Missile Defense System. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren on his boat. One of his favorite pastimes was spending time at his home on the beach in Rockport, Massachusetts with his family. Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Sylvia H. (Swan-son) De-Rosa and his 4 children, Robert Jr. and his wife Ellen of Salem, NH; Lynda and her husband Don Voghel of Concord, MA; Lisa DeRosa of Danvers, MA; Lorna and her husband Michael Rousseau of Marlborough, MA; his brother, Joseph DeRosa of Bedford, MA; 10 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours were Saturday, Nov. 7th from 9:00-10:00 AM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St. Salem, NH. The Funeral Service was celebrated Saturday at 11:00 AM at Triumphant Cross Church, 171 Zion Hill Rd. Salem, NH 03079. Burial followed at Pine Grove Cemetery. To send a message of condolence to the family, please view the obituary at www.dou glasandjohnson.com.

Published by The Concord Journal from Nov. 6 to Nov. 19, 2015.
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DeRosa family - I have so many memories of Mr. DeRosa from when I was young. He was a true and loving family man and always welcomed me into his home. He will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

May he rest in peace.

Love,
Tara

Tara Carmichael

November 6, 2015

Sylvia and all
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. I never saw Bob without a smile on his face and a cheerful greeting. He was a good man and will be missed by all.

Joe & Charlotte Fruciano

Joseph Fruciano

November 6, 2015

Sylvia and all-
I am so sorry for your loss, Bob was always such a generous and kind man. I've been thinking about my childhood with all of you spent up at Lake Winnipesaukee.
Hopefully after being reunited with everyone Bob and my Dad are already back playing pranks on one another.
Love,
Greg Tomasello and Family

Greg Tomasello

November 5, 2015

All our love to Lynda, Lisa, Lorna, Bobby John, and of course Auntie Sylvia. We will see you Saturday. We carry you and the whole family in our hearts, and know that Nana is welcoming Uncle Bob home.

Robin & Phil DeRosa

November 4, 2015

For these past few days I have been remembering all the wonderful family parties that I was lucky to share with Uncle Bob and his beautiful family.I will cherish those memories forever. He was a beautiful man and my heart is heavy today. I love you all, Nancy

Nancy Swanson

November 4, 2015

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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

DOUGLAS & JOHNSON FUNERAL HOME - Salem

214 MAIN STREET, Salem, NH 03079

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Triumphant Cross Church

171 Zion Hill Rd., Salem, NH

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