LaSorsa, Rose Marie - age 81, died peacefully at her home in West Knoxville on February 11 2022. Rose was born on February 24, 1941 in Jefferson County, AL, moved to Knoxville, TN in 1948. Rose attended West High School and the University of Tennessee. Rose dedicated her life to her family while working at Knox County Sheriff’s Department and UT Medical Center with a career spanning over 60 years. She loved working with the residents and staff at UT General Dentistry. Rose was a resilient woman that demonstrated selfless love and caring for her family and friends. Rose is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Mike LaSorsa.
Rose is survived by her beloved sons, Scott and Brent; daughter-in-law, Karen; eight grandchildren, Olivia, Sophia, Mason, Cambria, Julia, Karley Jo, Hannah and Matt Braden and Hayden and Sarah Kurtz; great grandson Jordan; several extended family members including Richard and Mary Joan Baggot, Vinny LaSorsa, Carmele Goins and many dear friends.
The family will receive friends 9-11 am Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 11 am with Rev. Don Wilson officiating. Following the service Rose will be laid to rest with her husband, Mike LaSorsa at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, John Sevier.
Rose was deeply loved and will be terribly missed, yet there is joy knowing her homecoming to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ
Fond memories and condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com
