John Anthony DeRosa, 78 IL passed away in Knoxville, TN on January 16, 2011, formerly of Chicago, IL. He was the owner of Three J's Janitorial Business for over 30 yeas. John was an avid Italian Soccer fan and after witnessing World War II firsthand growing up in Italy, he was a WWII enthusiast and historian. After the war, at the age of 20 , John migrated on his own, from Italy to the United States.
Preceded in death by son John A. DeRosa Jr.: sister, Josephine DeRosa.
Survived by his wife, Mary DeRosa- daughter-in-laws, Karen R. DeRosa and Gena Poulos- grandchildren, Joseph A. DeRosa Jr. and Sophie R. DeRosa- sisters, Marianna DeRosa and Clementina DeRosa.