Vincent M. Derosa

DeRosa, 56, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019.

Born in Providence, he was the son of Judith A. (Serafin) DeRosa of Rumford and the late Vincent C.

Vincent worked in the catering business and was a talented hockey and baseball player.

In his youth, he played hockey at the Lynch Arena in Pawtucket and baseball for Darlington National Little League.

He was also the # 1 fan of the six-time Super Bowl Champions the New England Patriots.

Vincent will be remembered fondly by his loving family and dear friends.

A quote that Vincent lived by and leaves to all whose life he touched is, “Live the life you love, and love the life you live.” Besides his loving mother, he leaves two nieces, Cheyenne R.

Frausto and Sierra C.

Frausto; aunts and uncles, Michael and Pamela Serafin of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and Jack and Cathy Huff in Mississippi and many cousins and dear friends.

He was predeceased by his beloved sister, Kerri Frausto in 2015.

VISITATION will be held on Monday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at WILLIAM W.

TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket.

A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. in St.

Teresa Church, 358 Newport Ave., Pawtucket.

Interment at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Johnston, with his late sister will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to Feed the Children, 333 N.

Meridian Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73107 or at FeedtheChildren.org will be appreciated.