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John DeRosa Obituary
John A. (Jack) DeRosa of Fairfield, beloved husband to Palma DeRosa entered into eternal rest on Saturday December 1, 2012 in his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late Frank and Rosina (Viterbo) DeRosa and was retired from the Plumbing and Heating Business. He was in the first graduating class at Fairfield Prep. Jack was a well-known artist and owner of John DeRosa Marine Folk-art. He was a lover of the sea and all things nautical, a true renaissance man. The youngest of 15 Siblings, he was an all-around athlete, an avid reader, loved to fish and travel. Survivors include three children; David DeRosa of Fairfield, Peter DeRosa of Trumbull and Mary DeRosa also of Fairfield, eight grandchildren; Francesca, John David, Dominic, Peter, Julia, Olivia, Russell William and Oriana, a sister Elsie Toomey of Milford. Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Wednesday December 5th at 10am in Our Lady of Assumption Church, 545 Stratfield Rd, with a Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will be at St. Michael's Mausoleum. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4-8pm in the Parente-Lauro Funeral home, 559 Washington Ave, Bridgeport, CT. 06604. For online condolences visit us at parentelauro.com
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Rita Leone Lichtman
December 14, 2012
Peter, It is so hard to accept the loss of loved ones. Your fathers spirit lives in your heart now and will never leave you. May you and your family find some comfort in all the fond memories you hold dear.
aldario's faustini
December 6, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rosemary Cournoyer
December 6, 2012
Dear Mary, Peter and David.My heart is with you. The funeral Mass and tributes to your father were outstandin, i shall miss my uncle "JacK" He was fantastic. gifted in many ways.Thoughtful and generous to all. He was the leader in the DeRosa family . Always holding this large clan togther.
Carol Rossomando
December 6, 2012
Jack. I was so blessed to have known you. I can say with all honasty that you were one of the great ones. I enjoyed the years I worked with you and have remembered them often and fondly. You made me laugh and you will be greatly missed.
Peter, David, Mary,Palma, and the whole DeRosa clan I am so sorry for your loss. Jack will never be forgotten by all who knew him.
Carol Timpanelli Rossomando
Philip Hamilton
December 6, 2012
To the Derosa family, very sorry to hear about Jack, he was the nicest man and I have very fond memories of him.
Phil Hamilton
December 5, 2012
Pete, Mary, Dave & Mrs DeRosa,
Very sorry to hear the sad news.
By design life gets defined and the end unreasonable. May the memories of John bless you daily and the hard pain does not linger. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bo Pawliczko. Htfd, CT.
December 4, 2012
With our deepest sympathy, Barry Parrella and Family
Jeannie Trimboli
December 4, 2012
Palma, Peter, Mary and David...I was very saddened to hear about your husband/dad's passing. I feel so fortunate to have known him for the time I did with all our great and special family get-togethers.....something that I know Jack treasured. You are all in my deepest thoughts and I wish you much comfort in the days ahead. My love to all of you.....cousin Jeannie Trimboli and kids (TJ, Kelley, AJ, Ryan, Bobby, Michael, Jeana, Cara)
December 4, 2012
Dear Pam & family:
Sending along my sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved Jack.
Much love,
Lucile Darcy
Peter DeRosa
December 4, 2012
Probably setting up shop in Heaven right now.Gonna miss you Zing. Love always, Peter
December 3, 2012
Dear mary & family so sorry for your lost and our thoughts and paryers are always with you Love the winer family.
Carol Ann (Wright) Emmitt
December 3, 2012
Dear Peter, Mary and Dave,
I am so sorry to hear about your father's unexpected passing. I know this is a very sad and difficult time for you and your family. I hope it comforts you to know that your grief is shared by all of us. He was a wonderful man and he will be sorely missed. You have my very deepest sympathy.
With love from your cousin-in-law, Carol Ann
December 3, 2012
Dear Mary;
My heartfelt condolances for the loss of your Dad. Although, I never knew Mr. DeRosa personally, I have for as long as I could remember, people saying good things about Jack DeRosa in the Town of Fairfield...May he Rest In Peace and may you and your family find the good memories to hold in your hearts forever.
Sincerely,
Donna Werfelman (Palenchar)
Anne & Joanne's cousin.
Nanci M Walker
December 3, 2012
I have so many happy childhood memories that feature Uncle Jack. My heart is broken knowing that I'll never see him again. He was so incredibly kind and caring and loving. My love to Aunt Pam, David, Peter, & Mary. I know how hard it is for you to bear such a huge loss and all of my prayers and love go out to you as you grieve. Heaven has a new wonderful angel, and I know he is watching over all of us with love. My love to you Uncle Jack - from your "Duffy"
December 3, 2012
Pam, Mary Ann, David & Peter,
Saddened to hear about Jack. May he rest in peace & may your memories bring you comfort. He was truly a pleasure!
With Sympathy,
Jo-Ann Pavone
Helene and Dominick Sorge
December 2, 2012
Dear David and Peter and families
Our sympathy on your loss. May he rest in God's peace.
Helene and Dominick Sorge
December 2, 2012
Dear David and Peter and families
Our sympathy on your loss.May he rest in God's peace.
Lisa (Romo) Roberto
December 2, 2012
Peter, David, Mary - My deepest sympathy to your family. I have the nicest memories of your Dad. You'll be in my prayers.
Ms. Geri Benton
December 2, 2012
Dear Mary, David & Peter, I'm so sorry for your loss of your Dad. To know Jack was to love him. Compassionate, considerate, generous and talented. He loved his family and they were his priority. He will be sadly missed. With sincere sympathy Love Auntie Geri and family.
Mary DeRosa
December 2, 2012
Daddy,
You were the best father, friend, person, artist, everyone wanted to be around you, it felt good just to be in your company. I truly feel honored to call you my father and you will always live in our hearts but our hearts our broken with the loss of such a beloved person.
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