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Deborah Rosa Obituary
She was born in Leominster on July 21, 1949, the daughter of Joseph and Genevieve Kinsey.
Deborah leaves her loving husband of 40 years, Dennis Rosa; a son, Scott and his wife Dawn (McGillivary) Rosa of Attleboro; and a daughter, Amy and her husband Paul Roux of Clinton; a sister Lisa LaPrade and her husband Mark of Leominster; four grandchildren and one grandchild on the way, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, mother and a brother.
She was a 1967 graduate of Leominster High School, she was the Chief Financial Officer for American Auto Body Repair Inc., and was Co-Owner of DJ's Discount Auto Body Supplies and Accessories. She loved politics and helped run her husband's political campaigns for over 20 years, and also assisted the candidates she supported for offices: locally, county, state, and nationally. She always said that Politics was her "Favorite Sport." There was no greater supporter to have if you were running for office. She enjoyed cooking and recently was active in a "Save St. Mary's Campaign" for St. Mary's Catholic Elementary School in Clinton and donated to that campaign. She loved fast cars and racing, and owned a collection of Mustangs with her husband Dennis. She always enjoyed racing at the Las Vegas Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Locally she supported many organizations and in particular was a big supporter for The Beacon Of Hope, and was a member of St. Leo's Parish and she was a notary public.
Her greatest joys in life came from her family. She was a devoted Wife, Mother, and especially grandmother.
The Funeral will be held on Thursday from The Curley-Marchand Funeral Home, 89 West St., Leominster, with a Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Leo's Church, 108 Main St., Leominster. Burial will follow in St. Leo's Cemetery, Leominster.
Calling Hours at the Funeral Home will be on Wednesday from 4-8 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to: The Beacon of Hope, 62 West St., Leominster, MA 01453
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Memories and Condolences
for Deborah Rosa
Mrs. Amideo (Patti) Tocci. & family
October 24, 2008
Dennis,
I have been out of town for awhile and just learned of your loss. My sincere sympathy to you and your family at such a sad time in your lives. My prayers for your wife who is now at peace, and also for you who will love and miss her.
Sincerely,
A.Tocci & Sons roofing and siding Inc. Leom. Ma.
Heidi Couture
October 13, 2008
Dear Amy and Rosa Family,
I was just made aware of your Mother's passing, and I am so sorry for your loss. May you all remember the love you all shared in times of sadness.
John Sheehan
October 3, 2008
Dear Dennis,
I am very sorry for your lost and my symphonies to your family. The members of AMVETS Post 38 are deeply sadden as their prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
AMVETS
Post 38 Commander
Ryan McCarty
October 2, 2008
Dear Dennis, Amy and Scott,
My deepest sympathies and condolences to you. I know how much you all loved each other. Some of my most cherished memories are from the cookouts at your house. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Ed & Nancy Byrne
October 2, 2008
We'd like to offer our deepest sympathies and sincere condolences on this greatest of losses. We came to know Debbie while working on campaigns many years ago, and every time you ran into her she had the warmest of welcomes. She will forever be in our memories as someone we've been privileged to know. Prayers for you all as you heal from this sadness.
Love,
David Cote
October 2, 2008
Dennis and family,
I am very sorry for the loss in your family.May God bring you comfort at this time.
A classmate of 67
walter jc calamare jr
October 1, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Ann Barry
October 1, 2008
Dear Rosa Family,
Deborah touched my heart deeply. I am so sorry for your loss.
Love & prayers,
Rev. Mary Ann Barry
Health Alliance Hospital
Michele Beauvais John Swaney
October 1, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Steve and Gail DiPace
October 1, 2008
Dennis:
Both of us extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family for the loss of your beloved wife, Deborah.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and with your family at this most difficult time.
May Deborah rest in peace, always and forever.
Jim & Pat Whitney
October 1, 2008
Dennis, We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Leslie (Goguen)Lee
October 1, 2008
Amy & family,
I know that nothing I write can change the sadness that you feel....but I just wanted you to know that I am truly, deeply sorry for your loss.
Jeannette Barnhart
October 1, 2008
Dear Dennis, Amy and Scott,
Debbie was so loved by all. Hopefully the memories of her smile and laughter, her goodness and her love will be the memories and comfort for you. I cannot be there at this difficult time and wish to express that I am there in heart.
Toni Cormier
October 1, 2008
Dear Dennis, Amy & Scott,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Debbie was a gracious and loving person and her passing is a great loss to her family and many friends.
May loving memories bring you peace in the coming years.
Mark Fratoni
October 1, 2008
Dennis, Scott and Amy, my deepest sympathies are with you.
Sharon and Richard Kinsella-Finkle
October 1, 2008
Dennis & Children, Lisa & Family
We are so sorry to learn of your sad loss. Debbie's family and mine go back so many years with her Aunt Marguerite being my Aunt Mae's maid of honor in the early 1900's. The Kinsellas and Debbie and Lisa always attended Sunday Mass at St. Leos at the same time. Richard and I always enjoyed working with your Family doing Photographs. We are thinking of you all.
Tim O'Brien
October 1, 2008
Dennis -
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Deb was always a pleasure to speak and work with. It was so apparent the special bond that you and Deb shared. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Debbie, lower left, Cheerleading Squad
October 1, 2008
Debbie's LHS Senior Picture
October 1, 2008
Rich Gould
October 1, 2008
Dennis, I am sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely, Rich Gould
Wayne & Fran Moniz
October 1, 2008
Dennis and family,
Fran and I are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tom and Rainore Obara
September 30, 2008
Dennis and Family, Our sympathy and prayers are with you at this time of such sorrow. Deb was such a delightful woman to have been able to know, filled with such cheer, she will be sadly missed. God Bless you all.
Gail Cunningham
September 30, 2008
Dennis and family
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God be with you all.
Gail and Roy Cunningham
Eunice Anderson
Chris Miller
September 30, 2008
Dennis, Amy & Scott
This was a shock for me .I am so sorry to hear about Debbie.She was a wonderful person and that great Big Smile she had will be missed by all who knew her.She will be missed dearly.
Pat Sargent
September 30, 2008
My Sympathy and prayers for you and your famiy, for your loss.
Al Musche
September 30, 2008
Dennis I am very sorry for you and your familys loss. My prayers and my familys are with you in this hard time.
Karen Fusco
September 30, 2008
Dear Dennis, Amy, and Scott, words cannot express my profound sadness for your loss. Your loss is shared by so many family and friends who were touched by Deb's kindness, words of encouragement, or simple hospitality. I am sorry I cannot be there, but know you are all in my prayers and thoughts.
Robert Elder
September 30, 2008
To the Rosa Family
I'am sorry for your loss.
Peggy Covey
September 30, 2008
I can only hope that you have found the peace that you have been seeking Debbie.
Bless your heart.
Sandy Kartanos
September 30, 2008
Dear Dennis, Amy and Scott,
What a loss for you and your family and for everyone who knew her. I will always remember her smile and bubbly personality. I will pray for you and hope that the wonderful memories of her will sustain you while your hearts heal. xooxoxoxo
Carol Progin
September 30, 2008
Dennis, our sympathy and prayers for you and your family.
Carol Progin and family
Mike Smith & Joyce Gulliver
September 30, 2008
Dennis & Family,
We will be thinking of you during this difficult time.
Your hurt will take a long time to heal, but your wonderful memories will ease that hurt.
Jim McCarty Jr
September 30, 2008
Dennis, Amy, & Scott,
Words can't describe the heartfelt sympathy our family extends to you. Debbie's distinctive laugh was always there at the cookouts, parties, even the pop-in visits to American Auto. She will be missed. Janea, Kaitlyn, Connor, and especially myself have you all in our thoughts and prayers.
John Cornwell
September 30, 2008
My hart goes out to the rosa family [Deb you always made me feel like I was family] You will be missed by all that you made contact with
Shirley & Jim Reynolds
September 30, 2008
Dennis, I know how much you and Deb loved each other, and she will greatly missed. May you find some comfort during these hard times.
John Nelson
September 30, 2008
Dennis & family:
God Bless you and your family.
Peace be with you.
Adele Bodanza
September 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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