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1936
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2024
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Robert DeRosa Obituary
Robert 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 Haven in 1952 and he resided in Morris Cove where he was a lifelong Parishioner of St. Bernadette Parish. He was a hairdresser and hair replacement specialist by trade, over time owning 9 salons in the greater New Haven area, most recently Royalty for Men. Additionally, he was a Real Estate Broker and operated Time Real Estate in West Haven. Johnny was member of the Santa Maria Maddalena Society and took pride in volunteering for the Loaves and Fishes Program at St. Paul and St. James Episcopal Church. Johnny truly loved life and all that it afforded him, especially the ability to travel. Florida, California, and Italy were among his favorite spots.
Above all else, he loved his family-John was the proud father of Robin (Charles) Filardi, Mitchell (Lisa) DeRosa, Tracy (Robert) Vitelli, Felicia DeRosa, Joya (Fiancé Eddie) and Santino "Sonny" Diglio-DeRosa; brother of Lorraine "Jesse" DiAdamo (Arthur "Butch"), Marylou Carr, Joseph "Tony" DeRosa, George (Christine) and William (Cathy) DeRosa. He is also adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Theo (Andrea) Filardi, Charlotte (Chase) Gillmore, Franco (Peyton), Vincenzo (Elizabeth) and their daughter Gianna, Natalia, and Angelo DeRosa, Alessandro and Teraesa Vitelli, Daniella (Erik) Hernandez and their children Sophie, Aurora, and Isaiah, Gabriella (Matt) Mayo, Robert and Luke Williams, Elijah Zoarski, and Lia Williams who he loved as a grandchild. John was predeceased by his first grandson, Benjamin Filardi. He also leaves behind his former wife, Linda DeRosa, his companion Annette Girasuolo, and his many nieces and nephews who were such an integral part of his life.
His family would like to express their sincere appreciation to his caretaker, John Vozzi, and the staff at Hospice to whom we will be eternally grateful.
Visiting hours will be Saturday morning from 9:00-10:45 in St. Michael Church, 29 Wooster Place, New Haven. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in church at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will follow in St. Lawrence Garden Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice, www.hospice.com. Share a memory on John's Tribute page at www.iovanne.com. The Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc. is in care of John's arrangements.
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Lynne DeLeo
December 28, 2024
Robert was good friends with my dad Mikey DeLeo, They were both hairdressers at one time. RIP
Joseph Kim
January 18, 2024
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.
George Pertesis, Bonita Springs, Fla.
January 15, 2024
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
Jimmy Scafariello
January 8, 2024
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.
Debra Kay Levi
January 8, 2024
Debra Kay Levi
January 8, 2024
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!
Vincent J Apicella
January 6, 2024
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
Maddalena Salacki
January 6, 2024
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.
Mark minervini
January 6, 2024
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.
Lynne DeLeo
January 5, 2024
Growing up my dad and uncle would hang with Johnny. He always made me laugh. Both he and Dad were the best hairdressers in the city!! SO SORRY for your loss, RIP johnny
The Bond Family
January 5, 2024
Dear Robin and Family,
Thinking of you at this emotional and difficult time and sending love and support your way. Know we are with you and remember your dad with such light, joy, and playfulness. He will be remembered.
Love, The Bond Family
Steve Cavanaugh
January 5, 2024
I met Johnny, that was the name I was introduced by my very good friend and Pisano Mark Minervini. Was very honored to have Johnny share a few Special Christmas Eves at our house. The love that this man brought into the room was breathtaking. The moment you met Johnny it was apparent that he loved life and his people that made up his tribe. I´m honored to have known him and accepted me as one of his tribe members. Travel well my friend I´m sure that you will be accepted with those of great faith and love for your fellow man while you were on the face of this earth.
Love you always Johnny.
Thanks for the meeting and your love.
Ken palmieri
January 5, 2024
So sorry
To hear this I knew John shortly after he moved here from New York always a gentleman I did a two mile swim in your name today John. Not as fast as you. Gonna miss you. My Condolences to the Family.
Ken Palmieri
Roxanne
January 5, 2024
To The De Rosa Family,
My deepest condolences to all during this difficult period.
Jennifer Polino
January 4, 2024
My sincere condolences to the entire family and extended families,
I knew Johnny back then the day. What a wonderful mentor he was to so many people in the hairdressers industry. I remember his beautiful smile which would light up the room . We had great memories at Paolo´s . Much love to you all.
Jennifer
Andrew Sacco
January 4, 2024
My sincerest condolences to the family. Andrew Sacco
ROBERT GIRASUOLO
January 4, 2024
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS JOCKO NANCY GIRASUOLO
Bruce Bilo
January 4, 2024
To Joya & Eddie, Sonny and all the DeRosa family, It was an honor to be with Johny, I am thankful to share with him a little of my life in his later years. He taught a few things too, how to show your love to family, how to have zest for life with his swimming, he was contagious. God Bless you Johny, may you Rest in peace.
Daniel Harvey
January 4, 2024
My condolences to Johns family. We had a lot of good times and many laughs. John will be dearly missed. God bless.
Jenny Smith + Family
January 4, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to you and your family!
Frances Taddei
January 4, 2024
My sincere condolences to all the family ! May he rest in peace !
Joann bagnoli
January 4, 2024
My condolences to you and your family . A loss at any time is sad, so I am sending happy hugs to you Robin so you can give them to your family sorr I can´t make it I have Covid love joann bagnoli
Robert Girasuolo
January 4, 2024
Sorry for your loss. Jocko & Nancy Girasuolo
Sue Farotti
January 4, 2024
To the Family of John DeRosa...What a Great Guy! Louie & I met him through Tracy. Our prayers to everyone! Love always,Sue & Louie Farotti
Cindy Romano
January 3, 2024
Dear Tracy, Felicia & Family,
I´m very sorry to hear about your dad´s passing.
Love, Cindy Romano
Cynthia Lewis George
January 3, 2024
Robin I remember your Dad from different times when you and I were at Milford Academy. He was a very nice man. Sending my prayers and condolences to you and your family.
Rich and Carolyn (Diglio) Clarke
January 3, 2024
Joya, Sonny, and the DeRosa Family, I am so sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. He was part of our family for many years, as the Dad of Joya and Sonny, and, companion to my sister, Donna. Sending our deepest sympathy to all of you. We love you Joya and Sonny. We know all of your hearts are broken. RIP, John.
Love Rob, Donna & Karen Frandy-Hamden
January 3, 2024
To The DeRosa Family
Sending our condolences to all of you at this time. John was always pleasant when seeing him around. May he rest in peace
Jackie Woodman
January 3, 2024
To The DeRosa family, I'm so sorry to hear of John's passing. I remember his wonderful laugh and kind heart. My prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Ronald Delieto
January 3, 2024
Johnny was like a brother to my father he was by his side when my Dad Ronald Delieto passed away also I love Johnny very much we would have fun at the clubs that he was a member many laughs with John my family will miss him very much Rip my friend we will never forget you and we will always love for ever now you will be with your brother my dad
Sal. & Remy Amadeo
January 3, 2024
May his memory be a blessing to his family
Deborah DeLieto Consiglio
January 3, 2024
Dear Robin, Tracy, Lisa
My heart goes out to all of you today. Your dad will be forever in my heart as your dad was right by my dad an I will always remember these lifelong memories love to all of you
Deborah DeLieto Consiglio
Ron DeLieto´s daughter
Lorna lowenski and Alfredo torres
January 3, 2024
In loving memory is a wonderful and funny person. Grief is hard but memories family and friends and their support will be comforting.
Linda Balzano
January 3, 2024
To The DeRosa Family, Johnny has been a friend for many many years, he enjoyed life , my prayers are with his family and friends at this difficult time, GOD Bless.
Bill
January 3, 2024
Johnny you will always be in my heart give Mom and Dad a kiss from me.
Always Love. You.
Bill and Cathy
Nathaline canestri
January 3, 2024
I´m so sorry for your loss he was a great friend to my husband Caesar
Rosalie Banks
January 3, 2024
To the Familia of John DeRosa
While words do not ease the grief of losing someone we love.
They can remind that you are not alone and your friends do share the weight of your sorrow.
I will miss Johnny terribly. He was the best in my eyes,and I will miss those stories of years gone by he use to share with me.
I'm sending warm embraces and love to all
(( hugss))
Rosalie Banks
Jim derose
January 3, 2024
To the DeRosa family
I´m sorry to hear of johns passing
He was a great man
I remember way back with my parents when they were always together
I think of all those memories growing up
He was the nicest guy I ever met
He knew everything about hair and much more
Now he is up there starting a new salon
He had the most beautiful family
My parents loved this guy
(Jean and joe )
As I did
May he rest in peace
Jim ,dawn and Sara Derose
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