Joseph Rosa Obituary
Son of "Slicker" Sam Rosa and Zena (nee DiFrancesca) Rosa. Father of Samara (Thomas) Condon, Sasha (Owen) Dougherty, and Gabrielle Rosa (Maddy Arteaga). Beloved "Nano" of Carter Condon and Alex Dougherty. Godfather to many. Devoted member of St. John Cantius Parish and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel of Melrose Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius or St. Jude's Childrens' Hospital.
Visitation:
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 9:30am to 10:30am
St. John Cantius
Funeral Service:
St. John Cantius
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 10:30am
Interment:
Private
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5 Entries
Scott J.
January 3, 2026
Joe. Thank you for taking me to Windy City Cafe. I had a great time with you, and the rest of the guys.
The last time we talked I told you that I'd been praying for you. I'll continue to pray for you.
I'll always remember your comment on broken jugs.
Scott
SJC
Antoinette Westbrooks
December 28, 2025
Samara, God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I pray God comforts and guide you through this difficult time. To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord.
Don Fiore
December 28, 2025
Joe´s exceptional devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel was both inspirational and exemplary. He will be deeply missed.
Joseph A La Spisa
December 27, 2025
My heart hurts for you girls.
I am sorry to say; this is a hole that will never close in your heart.
Joey, thank you for taking me to hockey games when I was younger. Thank you for all you did for the feast. Thank you for giving my nephew Rocco his first job as a busboy at Slicker´s. Please help him find the way to our Lord and savior now.May God hold you in his arms. I am sure, aunt Nickie has cookies waiting for you.
God bless you and may God shine his light upon you.
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Mark A. Carpino
December 27, 2025
Samara, Sasha and Gabrielle, my heart goes out to you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your Father always treated me,my brother and sister great. The great times at Slicker Sam's with your family and my father and his family, I will cherish forever. God Bless and know that your Father is at peace.
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