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DEREK DEROSA Obituary

DeROSA, Derek M. Age 27, of Billerica, passed away suddenly on April 10th, 2017. Beloved son of Mary-Ellen (Tucker) DeRosa of Billerica and Joseph DeRosa & his wife Sue of Merrimack, NH. Dear brother of Nichole Denahey & Danielle Venezia, both of Nashua, Joseph DeRosa III, Dawn DeRosa, Mallory DeRosa & Michael DeRosa, all of Billerica and Joseph Jobotte of Holbrook. Step son of Michael Jabotte of Holbrook. Derek is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Family and friends will gather for a funeral service at the Nichols Funeral Home, 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rt. 62), Wilmington, on Saturday, April 15th, at 11:00 a.m. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Friday, April 14th, from 4-8. Nichols Funeral Home, Inc. 978-658-4744 www.nicholsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 11 to Apr. 12, 2017.

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Sandy Grillo

July 22, 2017

Dearest Mim & Joe, dear DAWN REN'EE & MY GODCHILD MALLORY, MICHAEL, NICOLE, JOSEPH III & DANIELLE.

MY HEART BROKE WHEN I SAW THAT DEAR DEREK HAD PASSED AWAY!

Mim & Joe, I can't imagine how your hearts are broken!

So sorry we've been out of touch for so long. I've been searching for you Mim for a long time

At times like this, when we realized how short life is, it's time to reconnect.
PLEASE SEND ME AN EMAIL. JOE, MAL & DAWN REN'EE TOO.

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL DURING THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME.

Jill Chevalier

April 17, 2017

Auntie Mimi and uncle joe I am so sorry to hear about Derek . Can't imagine losing a child . We are all thinking of you and sending our love and prayers that you will find the strength and support from all that love you to get through this tragic time . Jill (tucker) Chevalier . Xoxo

Kathleen Rutter

April 14, 2017

Dear MaryEllen, Dave and I are so sorry for the loss of your son. We extended our deepest sympathy.
Fondly, Dave & Kay

Ana Zappala

April 14, 2017

My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family and friends. Derek Rest in Paradise ❤

Linda Olson

April 13, 2017

Maryellen and Joe, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.

Ann Quinlan

April 13, 2017

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Allison Seavey Jimmy Sico

April 12, 2017

Tucker, Dawn, Mallory & Mikie: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this trying time. Jimmy Sico & Allison Seavey

Paul Wilkins

April 12, 2017

DD I am gonna miss ya .our Friday night Bruins game's, good times in Maine , I will miss you ,I love you like a son ,my heart is broken !

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187 Middlesex Avenue, Wilmington, MA 01887

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187 Middlesex Avenue, Wilmington, MA 01887

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