Obituary of Joseph DeRosa

Joseph R. DeRosa, 66, of Port St. Lucie, died December 21, 2012, at his home.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, he had been a resident of the Port St. Lucie for 9 years, having moved from Long Beach, New York.

During the Vietnam War he served in the U.S. Army.

Before retiring he was a firefighter with the Long Beach, New York Fire Department. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Port St. Lucie. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus both in New York and Florida; the VFW in New York and the Long Beach Firefighter Association.

Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Bernice DeRosa and a son, Peter DeRosa, both of Port St. Lucie

SERVICES: Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on December 27, 2012 and from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM with a Vigil Prayer Service at 7:00 PM on December 28, at the Forest Hills Funeral Homes Palm City Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on December 29, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Military Honor will be rendered by the U.S. Army.

For those who wish, contributions may be made to the Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997, or at 772/403-4530 or on line at www.tchospices.org or American Cancer Society Benjamin Mendick Hope Lodge, 12810 USF Magnolia Dr. Tampa, FL 33612, or at: 813 490-4700

An online registry is available at: www.foresthillspalmcityflorida.com.