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WILLIAM DEROSA Obituary

WILLIAM S DEROSA JERSEY CITY William S DeRosa, 83, died July 23, 2016 at St. Ann's home, Jersey City. A lifelong Jersey City resident, born January 3, 1933, the son of the late Asund (Miccinelli) & Joseph DeRosa, he retired in 1995 after 46 years as a business agent for N.J. Carpenters & Millwrights. He was a member of the Senior Club at Burger King. Beloved father of Judith Washburne & Diane DeRosa. Loving grandfather of Arthur & Gregory. Brother of the late Joseph DeRosa. Dear cousin of Catherine Fiore, Lois Aiello, Gloria Barrett & their families. Visitation is Wednesday 4-8pm. at Greenville Memorial Home. Funeral Thursday, July 28, 2016 9am from the funeral home. Mass St. Paul the Apostle Church 10am. Burial Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. In lieu of flowers donations to: St. Jude Childrens Hospital or Paralyzed Veterans Association. GREENVILLE MEMORIAL HOME 374 DANFORTH AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305 (201) 333-8000 WWW.GREENVILLEMEMORIALHOME.COM

Published by The Jersey Journal on Jul. 26, 2016.
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Diane and Judy
I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. May he be wrapped in the loving arms of Jesus!

MaryLu Savage

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October 31, 2023

I was just told of your passing

I'm sorry I didn't know now you and Ann are together again

Lorraine

August 28, 2016

Uncle Bill,you were a big part of my early life.I will honor you as my godfather. Rest in peace

Peter Eberling

July 27, 2016

It's been a long time since I've been under you command, but you where always a gentleman and professional. My thoughts and prayers are with your family Billy! Local 6 will leave the Light on for you.

Don & Fred Schiess

July 26, 2016

Rest in peace Bill. You were always a friend.God bless Local 6 and you.

Walter Behrens

July 26, 2016

My thoughts and prays are with you.
Thanks for being a good friend.

George Smith

July 26, 2016

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