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Gary DeRosa Obituary
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 49 years, Audrey DeRosa; two sons, Robert and his wife, Lisa DeRosa, of Monroe, Gary A. DeRosa of Bridgeport; two daughters, Natalie and her husband Brian Mydland, Susan DeRosa Cundari and her husband Rocco, all of Norwalk. Eight grandchildren; Matthew, Christina, Gary D. II, Samantha and Austin DeRosa, Rebecca and Richard Mydland and Rocco Cundari IV. He is also survived by a brother, Richard DeRosa and his wife Sally of Seminole, Florida, as well as two nieces.
Friends may greet the family on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 from 4-8 P.M. in Norwalk's Hoyt-Cognetta Funeral Home and Crematory, 5 Wall Street, Norwalk. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 306 Industrial Park Rd. Suite 107, Middletown, CT 06457; Multiple Sclerosis Society, 659 Tower Ave. Hartford, CT 06112 or Special Olympics, 1133 19th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036.
The staff of the funeral home is honored to assist the DeRosa family in their time of need.
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Lynn (Conlin). Eng
February 15, 2012
Mrs. DeRosa and the DeRosa Family - I was so sorry to hear of Mr. DeRosa's passing. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Aunt Etta & Harvetta
February 14, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sal, Judy & Tony DeRosa
February 14, 2012
Dear Audrey and family,
Though we are unable to be there, our condolences and prayers are sent with heavy hearts. Please find peace and comfort during these times of sorrow through prayer and reflection. May God shine his everlasting light upon you all and show the way beyond these times.
Our love forever and missing you all,
Donald Petrone
February 13, 2012
My family & I are sad to hear of Gary's passing. May your love & prayers sustain you through this difficult time. We pray God gives you peace. Remember the good times. Don & Doris Petrone
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Delene Sweet
February 13, 2012
Natalie & Family
My deepest sympathy at this most difficult time.You are all in my heart and prayers.
Love
February 13, 2012
Audrey and Family You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Hoping that happy memories will ease your sorrow. With all our love. Laurie and Pete Gelderman
cynthia schulte
February 13, 2012
"Uncle Butch" is what we called him growing up...We will miss you and thoughts go out to your family hoping they will find the strength to get thru this difficult time...
Jack and Joan Carroll
February 13, 2012
In the 1950's I grew up with Gary in Springdale, CT. and later worked with him in the garage at Hoffman Fuel for 25 years years. God bless his family and we think of them often. Our thoughts are especially with his wife Audrey and his children.
Kevin Perna
February 13, 2012
So sorry to hear of Gary's passing,I was a driver at Hoffman Fuel from 1979 til 1984.gary was a great guy he helped me many times and always had a smile,he was always there when we needed him. May God Bless his family at this sad time, R.I.P.
Langer
February 13, 2012
Sad to see another Hoffman tech go. May they all meet and remember the good times.
God Bless your family
Lori Seuch
February 13, 2012
Thoughts and prayers are with you all right now. Loved the family shot your mom shared at the holidays and hope your strength will help you each through this difficult time. Lori (Zarkower)Seuch
Carolyn Guarino
February 13, 2012
Sue and Rocco, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May your many happy memories of him help you and your entire family through this difficult time.
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