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Carol DeRosa Obituary
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Lillian (Whittaker) Falco.
Carol was a jewelry expeditor for Van Mosman Industries for many years before retiring.
Besides her husband, she was the devoted mother of Steven A. DeRosa of Johnston, John J. DeRosa of Johnston, Carl A. DeRosa of Warwick and Carla M. Russo of Johnston; loving grandmother of eight; and dear sister of Donna Comella of Cranston.
Her funeral will be held Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brigids Church, 1231 Plainfield St., Johnston at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. VISITING HOURS Tuesday 5-8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Visiting Nurse Service of Greater RI, 6 Blackstone Valley Place, Lincoln, RI 02865.
Visit www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carol DeRosa
Diane Kronsberg
May 1, 2009
Dear Carla,
Please accept my sincere condolences at the loss of your beautiful Mom.
May our Lord bless your family with strength and peace.
Diane
Joanne Hetherman-Bianco
April 30, 2009
Dear Carla, I just learned today about your Mom from reading the Sunrise. I am so very sorry for your loss. I only met your Mom once when your daughter was born, but I could see how close you were. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to call. God Bless you all!
Bob and Donna Ricci
April 29, 2009
We were very sad to hear of Carol's passing. We have such fond memories of her and your entire family. We offer our deepest sympathy to all. We are so sorry we could not be there for you. We are now living in Florida.
Sherie Lile-Graham
April 28, 2009
My sincere prayers for Carol's happiness in her next life and my prayers to the DeRosa family for the strength and love to carry you through this sad time.
Cathy & Paul Ruotolo
April 28, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Richard Pinkes
April 28, 2009
I offer my deepest sympathies and prayers to the DeRosa family on the loss of your mother/grandmother.
The Thresher Family
April 27, 2009
Carl, Renee, Carl Jr, & Thomas,
Our sympathies to you all. You're in our prayers.
gail alward
April 27, 2009
my sincere sympathy to carols family. we were friends as teenagers. i have fond memories of many firsts trying to drive standard shift , bowling, hanging out at the root beer stand and all those "happydays" type of experiences. carol was beautiful inside and out and one of those dear schoolfriends you never forget im so sorry she has gone.
Steve & Claire Puleo
April 27, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 27, 2009
My deepest sympathies.
Colann Callahan
John DeRosa
April 27, 2009
I have fond memories of our families having lot's of fun when we were young!
My sympathies go to Uncle Carlo, Steven, John, Carl and Carla. Love to all of you as you go through this time of grieving.
Barbara & Paul Giragosian
April 27, 2009
Carlo, Steven, John, Carl, Carla and families, You have my deepest sympathy and love in this time of sorrow.
Christine Hanson
April 27, 2009
So sorry to hear of your wifes passing. Our prayers are with you!
Christine from Stadium F & C
Tibbitts
April 27, 2009
DeRosa Family - Our deepest symapthies for your loss.
- Robin, Dave, Melissa, Elizabeth, David and Cassandra Tibbitts
John Morris
April 27, 2009
Carl, John and the DEROSA Family,
My deepest sympathies for the loss of your mother. May her memories bring you peace to carry you through this.
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