Photo courtesy of Rossi Funeral Home - Scotch Plains
Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Charles J. LaRosa, "Charlie", 73, of Scotch Plains, formerly of Roselle Park, was embraced by God on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Overlook Hospital, Summit, NJ. Relatives and friends are invited to visit on Monday, September 16, 2019 at Rossi Funeral Home, 1937 Westfield Ave. Scotch Plains, NJ from 4-8pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday September 17, 2019 at Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scotch Plains at 10am followed by interment at Fairview Cemetery, Westfield.
He was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY to the late Victor and Mary LaRosa. Charlie lived in Roselle Park during his teenage years before he met his wife Theresa, and moved to Scotch Plains to raise their family in 1972. Charlie was self-employed and sold medical supplies and police uniforms for over 10yrs, before retiring in 2000.
He was a man who loved his family and friends unconditionally. Charlie loved to bust chops, make people laugh, and was always the life of the party. You could always stop by to see "Charlie Wheelz" on the thinking porch for a friendly conversation, even when he wasn't feeling his best. Charlie was a fighter (who fought for a decade) who always said "I was and I am an athlete and I am capable of overcoming every battle. Brooklyn strong." He enjoyed playing video poker and other games on his iPad. He enjoyed old TV shows especially western's, he was an avid football fan. His family would joke that he was a , "Bandwagon Fan", so he seemed to always have a winning team. Charlie enjoyed listening and dancing to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons with his loving wife Theresa.
Charlie is survived by his wife of 49yrs Theresa; his two sons and daughters in-law Victor (Jill) and Dominic (Jaime); his daughter and son in-law Tessa Principe (Ron); his three grandchildren Alexa, Sofia, and Thomas Principe; his brother Victor (Candie); his sister-in-law Marge, his nieces and nephews Gina (Alex), Andrea (Jason) and Tony (Amy), Nick (Saina), Victor Jr. Ryan, Michael; his great nieces and nephews Nick, Joseph, Eva, Joanna, and David.
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So sorry for your loss. I was remembering our wedding a few months ago. May you know that he and (Skip) Al are catching up on old times. God Bless you and your Family.
Marelaine and family
Marelaine Rendano
September 17, 2019 | 4313 Charthouse Drive, NC
May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Mr.. LaRosa it was a pleasure meeting you, you were an awesome human bean with a great heart and I will always keep you in my heart.
Gabriela Mora
September 17, 2019 | Elizabeth, NJ | Friend
Its sad days like this that bring back so many good memories RIP Charlie!!
Walter Davis
September 16, 2019 | Pensacola, FL | Classmate
To the entire LaRosa family, sorry for the loss of Charlie, he was such a wonderful, fun loving man. He'll be missed.
Love,
Anthony and Danielle Pellicione
Anthony Pellicione
September 15, 2019 | Las Vegas
A good man. !!! Very good man !
Jamie Denman
September 14, 2019 | Friend
Rest In Peace Charlie, and say hello to Lloyd for me ❤
Bonnie Sickles
September 14, 2019 | Polson, MT | Family
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Laura Yetka
September 14, 2019 | Tewksbury, NJ
Charles was a friendly classmate and one of the most modest of the athletes in our class of '64. He will be missed by all of us................
Walt Stickel
September 14, 2019 | Nevada City | Classmate
sorry to hear the passing of charle my classmate
albert conti
September 14, 2019 | NINEVEH, NY | Classmate
