Dorothy Rose DeRosa

She was born Sept.27, 1911 in Amsterdam, NY the daughter of the late Frank and Frances (Zeno) Conti. Mrs. DeRosa retired from Bradley Memorial Hospital where she worked for many years, she had previously worked for Five Star Manufacturing. She was a member of the Calendar House of Southington and the Grandma?s Club. Dorothy was known for her guitar playing and singing at the former Popular and Country Restaurants. She enjoyed cooking, taking care of her pets and flower gardening.

She is survived by her loving daughter Ann DeRosa of Southington, 3 beloved grandchildren, John R. Drost Jr. and his wife Kari of Berlin, Margaret Upson and her husband Darryl of Southington, Pamela Valentin and her husband Joe of VT

7 cherished great grandchildren, Jacqueline, Joey, Ann Marie and Jonathan Valentin, Zachary Ludecke, Joshua and Dylan Drost, she also leaves her son-in-law John R. Drost Sr. and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the staff at The Summit for their care and kindness.

The Funeral will be held on Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N Main St. to St. Thomas Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be at St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours will be TODAY (Tuesday) from 5-8 p.m.