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William DeRose Obituary
of Binghamton
William J. "Bill" DeRose, 85, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at the Susquehanna Nursing Center. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara A. DeRose; brothers, Anthony, Albert "Duke", and Vincent "Rusty" DeRose; and sister, Marie DeRose; and grandson, John Briggs. He is survived by his children, William DeRose Jr., Binghamton, Michael and Dorothy DeRose, Windsor, Suzanne and Donald Woosley, Conklin, Linda Marks, Tennessee, Patricia Brooks, Port Crane, Lori DeRose, Town of Maine, James DeRose, Port Crane; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Donald DeRose, Binghamton, Richard and Joyce DeRose, Binghamton, Jane and Mark Clark, Florida, Loretta and Anthony Tanzini, Endwell, Rita Harrison, Binghamton; sisters-in-law, Joyce DeRose and Philomena DeRose, both of Binghamton; also many nieces and nephews. Bill was an Army veteran of WWII and a member of American Legion Post 80. Before his retirement, he owned and operated DeRose Trucking for many years.
Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, October 27, 2008, at 7 p.m. at the James V. DeMarco & Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango St., Port Dickinson, N.Y. Entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery at a later date. Family and friends may call at the DeMarco and Son Funeral Home on Monday from 6 - 7 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for William DeRose
Teri Brooks
October 27, 2008
I wish so much that we could be there for you the way you've been there for everyone! I pray for you all for healing of your sorrow. I know that you will miss him. Our sympathies are with you, as is my love.
Alicia Laris
October 27, 2008
I am sorry to hear of your loss, my condolences to the family.
CINDY COLE
October 27, 2008
MY HUSBAND RAY AND I WERE NEIGHBORS OF THE DEROSES IN WINDSOR FOR MANY YEARS. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER BILL AS A HAPPY MAN , ALWAYS WITH A SMILE- MY SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.
Jennifer Williams
October 27, 2008
Pat, Shelly, Dorothy and family, I just wanted to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We miss you and wish that we could be there with you guys. We have many found memories of your father at the lake. We send our love. The Williams family
Frank Gaeta
October 26, 2008
To the Wm,'Bill' DeRose, family,My Deepest regards,and Condolences. Very sorry for your loss.Had many meetings with Bill. I speak for the GAETA,family. 'GOD BLESS'
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Elaine King
October 26, 2008
To all the kids,
I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I have fond memories of him. He always had a smile and time to stop and chat. My prayers are with you.
Tommy &Dayle Morello
October 26, 2008
Our sincere sympathy.
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