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Richard De La Rosa Obituary

DE LA ROSA - Richard of Levittown, NY on January 5, 2016 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of the late Patricia. Loving father of Richard (Monica), Lori Degenhardt, Steven (Laura), Lynn, and Michael (Sonya Murphy). Cherished grandfather of Ariel, Brandon, Steven, Ashley, and Alexander. Adored brother of Theresa, and the late John. Proud US Army Veteran. Dedicated Police Officer with the NYPD. Family will receive friends Thursday, 2-5 pm and 7-9 pm, at the Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home: 2515 N. Jerusalem Rd. (Exit 25N SS PKWY) East Meadow, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, 10:00 am, at St. Bernard R.C. Church, Levittown, NY. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery. www.osheafuneral.com

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Published by Newsday on Jan. 6, 2016.

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2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Homes, Inc. - East Meadow

2515 North Jerusalem Road, East Meadow, NY 11554

Jan

7

Calling hours

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Homes, Inc. - East Meadow

2515 North Jerusalem Road, East Meadow, NY 11554

Jan

8

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Bernard R.C. Church

Levittown, NY

Jan

8

Interment

Calverton National Cemetery

NY

Funeral services provided by:

Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Homes, Inc. - East Meadow

2515 North Jerusalem Road, East Meadow, NY 11554

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