Marie C. Derosa

On February 19, 2020, Marie DeRosa (nee Matassa) passed away. She carried the love of her family in her heart. Marie was the loving wife of the late Joseph DeRosa for 60 years. Dear mother to Joann (Ed) Sanderson of Riverton, NJ; Debbie DeRosa (late Dave) of Raleigh, NC; Joseph DeRosa of Nashua, NH; and Karen (Jen) DeRosa of Beesleys Point, NJ. Beloved grandmother to Kelsey (Will), Scott (Kristin) and Sandy (Molly) and four great-grandchildren. She enjoyed the company of many friends, nieces, nephews, cousins and her two sisters, Anty and Lucille. Marie was predeceased by her sister Carmella (Fred) and her brother Louis (Dessie). Marie worked for decades at Oakcrest High School in food services. She was a dedicated member of St. Nicholas Parish in Egg Harbor City for years. Marie had many interests; she was an avid sports fan, following the Sixers, Phillies, Eagles and professional tennis. She also enjoyed making home-cooked meals and desserts for family and friends, playing competitive pinochle, bingo, going to the movies and day trips to Atlantic City. Marie could often be found outside tending to her gardens, hummingbirds and Monarch butterflies. For the past four years, she enjoyed being a member of her close-knit community and attending social activities with neighbors who became quick friends. Marie took great pride in her traditional Italian cooking and sharing it with others. Her meatballs will be missed by all. Family and friends are invited to attend her visitation Monday, February 24th from 9:00-11:00am, with funeral services to follow at 11:00am, all at the Marinella Funeral Home 102 N. Third St. Hammonton, NJ 08037. Burial will take place in Berlin Cemetery 40 Clementon Rd, Berlin, NJ 08009.

Visitation

9:00 am - 11:00 am Monday, February 24, 2020
Marinella Funeral Home 102 N. Third St. Hammonton, New Jersey, United States 08037

Funeral Service

11:00 am - 11:30 am Monday, February 24, 2020
Marinella Funeral Home 102 N. Third St. Hammonton, New Jersey, United States 08037