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JOSEPH DeROSE Obituary

DeROSE--Joseph J., M.D., on April 26, 2023. Dr. Joseph DeRose was a proud graduate of Xavier High School in New York City and the College of the Holy Cross in Worchester, MA. He graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical School in 1963, and completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at SUNY Downstate where he was selected to be chief resident. After serving two years in the public health service in Washington, DC, Dr. DeRose joined the faculty at SUNY Downstate eventually rising to the academic rank of Associate Professor. He opened a private practice in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn where he was universally loved by his patients. Dr. DeRose lived his professional life in honor and respect of the notion that "Medicine truly is the noblest of all professions." He was a world class teacher who leaves behind a legacy of hundreds of students and residents who trained at his side. He was known as a master clinician, expert in the art of physical exam and differential diagnosis. He loved playing craps, tennis and binging old episodes of Columbo. He was an enthusiastic boxing fan, Yankee fan and Jets fan. Beloved husband of 60 years to Patricia. Loving father of MaryLou Vassalle (Massimo) and Joseph DeRose (Laina). Immensely proud grandfather of Joey, Nicole, Allison, and Marisa. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday at 11:45am at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Manhasset, NY with a private entombment to follow.

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 30, 2023.

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Miriam Vincent MD PhD JD

April 24, 2025

We miss you, Joe! You were a great physician, teacher and a truly great human being.

Marcia Edmond, MD

May 6, 2023

Dr. DeRose was my teacher, mentor, friend and primary care provider. He was loyal, generous, funny, engaging, encouraging, a hard worker and compassionate. He loved people and loved to teach. He empowered me in every level. His wisdom was matchless. He will be missed. May his soul rest in peace and rise in glory. My condolences ti his family.

Hazel Sanderson.

May 3, 2023

Dr. DeRose was my primary care provider for almost 30 years. He was a very caring human being. Condolences to his family and all who knew him. He was a friend to many. I´m glad I had the opportunity to thank him for all he did for me. I know he must be continuing his conversations with God.

Anila KhaliqMD

May 3, 2023

Deepest condolences on your loss. Such a great teacher you were.
- Anila Khaliq MD

Kelvin MacKavanagh

May 3, 2023

Joe was a close friend at both Xavier and Holy Cross, Joe's dad drove us both up to Holy Cross when we entered as freshmen in 1955. He and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kelvin MacKavanagh

Dolly

May 3, 2023

Dearest family of Dr. Derose my doctor for years. Deepest condolences

BEBI AMAD

May 3, 2023

Our Deepest sympathy goes out to Dr .De Roses family , he sure will be missed by all at Downstate Medical Center .

Dr Olga Tseyko

May 2, 2023

Accept my deepest condolences. We will all remember Dr DeRose for his great heart , patience and support .

Dr. Miriam T Vincent

May 2, 2023

Dr. Joseph J DeRose was a master clinician and wonderful human being. Joe was a remarkable teacher and mentor who taught so
many of us what it meant to be a doctor. He had a great sense of humanity and humor and truly touched our minds and hearts. He was an inspiration and served as a role model for students, residents and colleagues at all times. He truly loved Medicine and cared deeply for his patients. He had a profound influence on my life and will be missed. My condolences to Pat, Joey and Mary Lou.
Miriam T Vincent, MD PhD JD

George Frangos

April 30, 2023

Greatly respected and loved by his patients and by his colleagues. A wonderful man.

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