Obituary of Frank DeRosa

Frank G. DeRosa, age 69, of Woodland Park, passed away May 22, 2009 in his home with his family. He was born in Marina di Ragusa, Italy. He worked as a quality company controller for Baltic Dye & Finishing Company in Passaic, NJ. He was a parishioner of St. Bonaventure Church, Paterson for many years. He was also a member of the Italian-American Club and the Local Textile Workers, Passaic. In his free time, he enjoyed soccer and traveling. Beloved husband of 43 years to Maria Loretta (nee DiMaggio). Dear son of Giovanna (nee Carnemolla) and the late Rosario DeRosa. Cherished father to Russell and his wife Christine and Anthony and his wife Denise. Loved grandfather to Frankie, Isabella, Daniel, and Julia. Also survived by brother Michael and his wife Sally as well as many nieces and nephews. Visiting will be Tuesday, 2-4 & 7-9pm at Santangelo Funeral Home, 635 McBride Avenue, Woodland Park, NJ. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, 10:15am at St. Bonaventure Church, 174 Ramsey Street, Paterson. Guests may arrive at funeral home at 9:15am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: National Parkinson Foundation 1501 NW 9th Avenue/Bob Hope Road Miami, FL 33136-6666 Phone: 800-327-4545 Website: www.parkinson.org or Compassionate Care Hospice 140 Littleton Road, Suite 200 Parsippany, NJ 07054 Phone: 888-898-8989 Website: cchnet.net