Burlington, Revere, East Boston, Massachusetts
Of Burlington formerly of Revere and East Boston, August 4th. Beloved husband of 47 years to Maria (Sartori). Devoted father of Lauren Linton and her husband John of Lincoln, Joseph DeRosa Jr. and Narcisa (Neial) of Boston and Jeffrey DeRosa of Burlington. Loving grandfather of Aidan Linton and...
Read MoreMr. DeRosa,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Mike Casey
August 28, 2008 | El Paso(former MA Resident), TX
Dear DeRosa Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
May your memories fill you with peace and may God bless you and be with you.
Jennifer DeRosa
Jennifer DeRosa
August 14, 2008 | Seattle, WA
Dad,
I'll miss the laughs, advice, support, the love, the example. You were a hardworking kid, who rose against the odds to set an example for us to meet. You kept the bar high but cheered us on at every step. You instilled a powerful work ethic and a drive for excellence in us, and I think it is that for which I am most grateful. I hope to do the same with my son.
Dad, I may miss the laughs the most--no matter what you had on your plate to deal with, you never complained; never, ever...
Lauren (DeRosa) Linton
August 07, 2008 | Lincoln, MA
Jeff, Nicholas & the DeRosa Family. We were saddened to hear of the loss of a husband, father & grandfather to our young grandson Nick that we share. Nick, remember all the good times you had with "Pappy" & keep them forever in your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Bob & Sylvia King
August 07, 2008 | Rock Hill, SC
Jeff,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Nicholas will always have loving memories of his beloved "Pappy".
Richard & Wendy Tamburini
August 06, 2008 | Stafford Springs, CT
i am saddened @ joe"s passing i knew ronnie a little more than joe though i have not seen or spoke to him in many years . i thought of him a week ago with warmth . cousin nick derosa son of tony derosa
nicholas derosa
August 06, 2008 | North Berwick, ME
Dearest Maria and Family,
Maria, I did not meet Joe but came to know him through your writings. I learned how dedicated he was to you and his family, how loving he was and the humor he shared. From the quips and quotes you have shared..I can tell how wonderful a man he was.
May God hold you through this time of need and forever after. May the empty space you feel in your hearts soon be filled with all the loving memories of his time with you.
Your cyber Sista, Tami
Tami Beckwith
August 06, 2008 | Beverly Hills, FL
We were classmates at the Joseph H. Barnes School in East Boston. He was a bright kid. I am submitting a photo taken in 1946, when we were members of Miss Hiltz's 7th grade class.
Michael Aia
August 06, 2008 | Stormville, NY
Dear Maria and Family: My prayers and thoughts are with you in such a sad time.
Gay, Fazio, Cataldo
August 06, 2008 | Somerville, MA
