Joseph Anthony Rosa

Joseph Anthony Rosa obituary, Lihue, HI

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Immaculate Conception Church

4453 Kapaia Rd., Lihue, HI 96766

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10:00 a.m.

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4453 Kapaia Rd., Lihue, HI 96766

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Joseph Rosa Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home on Feb. 28, 2026.
Joseph Anthony Rosa, 93, of Lihue passed away at home on February 17, 2026. He was born in Lihue, HI on December 11, 1932 and served in the Army during the Korean War and retired as a Building Inspector for the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation.

He is preceded in passing by his parents, Frank & Rose Rosa and sister, Lorraine Thomas.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Ellen Garcia Rosa; brothers, William Rosa and Patrick (Lana) Rosa; sister, Evelyn Rosa Corotan and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held on April 25, 2026 at Immaculate Conception Church. Visitation will begin at 8:00 AM with mass to follow at 10:00 AM. Burial will take place at Kauai Memorial Gardens.

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Upcoming Events

Apr

25

Visitation

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Church

4453 Kapaia Rd., Lihue, HI 96766

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Apr

25

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Church

4453 Kapaia Rd., Lihue, HI 96766

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels