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Robert John DeRosa

New Haven, Connecticut

1936 - 2024

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Robert John DeRosaRobert John DeRosa, known to his family and friends as Johnny, died peacefully on January 2, 2024, in Connecticut Hospice with his family by his side.Johnny was born in New York City on May 28, 1936, a son of the late Thomas and Filomena Magnotti DeRosa. His family moved to New...

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Robert was good friends with my dad Mikey DeLeo, They were both hairdressers at one time. RIP

Dear the DeRosa Family, Thank you for allowing me to take part in caring for Mr. DeRosa during the last few months of his precious life. He indeed had a fruitful life, loved by all of you. That was clear to me whenever I interacted with each of you. I wish all of you a time of healing and comfort. Mr DeRosa- Rest in peace.

Dear Jesse, Billy and Marylou and the DeRosa Family, I extend my condolences to you on Johnny's passing. I hope that your wonderful memories of him will ease some of the pain and sadness you feel. George Pertesis

Simply put ... one of the very best human beings I´ve ever known! Intelligent, funny, caring? Loyal, loving? Gregarious, generous, unselfish and full of life and life experiences! Love and miss you forever Johnny... R.I.P.

John stood out -Truly a great character! Knew him through the Hair World & The Lord Consiglio John Loved life & he was fun etc. Talked to John on the phone & connected him to another friend FRANK - glad we all got to talk before his passing - Prayers will always remain for JOHN REST IN PEACE JOHN -HIS SERVICE WAS DURING A HOLY TIME (LITTLE CHRISTMAS) THE EPIPHANY As you were truly close to GOD & NOW ETERNITY with him!

I have just been informed of John's passing words cannot explain unfortunately I am not able to be attending the wake and funeral. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. All my love Vinny Apicella

We are so sorry for your loss. Your Dad always had a smile on his face. I have fond memories from the time I was a kid hanging out with the family, later in life many visits with my mom Theresa and our last gathering with my brother Louis in West Palm Beach. The Ioime family was very close with dad. God Bless you and be with you during your grieving.

Johnny knew me the day I was born. He was one of my Father's closest friends. I enjoyed a lifelong friendship with John. After my Dad's passing, Johnny and I became even closer; he was like a second Father. We traveled and had many great times together. I loved him dearly and will always remember the wonderful moments and history we shared. John's family is like my own family. My deepest condolence and prayers to everyone.