Joseph W. LaRosa Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joseph W. LaRosa of Waltham, Massachusetts, who passed away on February 24, 2025 at the age of 97. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Gaetano LaRosa and Mary LaRosa (Inferrera); his wife Virginia E. LaRosa (Martin); and his siblings, John J. LaRosa (Mary) of Rosa's Market, Patrick LaRosa (Evelyn) and Agatha Wilson (Edward).

He is survived by: his children, Mary E. Chiasson of Newton, Robert J. LaRosa (Elizabeth) of Waltham, Richard E. LaRosa (Arlene) of Downingtown, Michael G. LaRosa (Rosemary) of Okatie, Linda A. Kramer (William) of Kennebunk, Joanne L.'Jody'Hoyt (Randall) of Hudson and Janet L. Lodge (John) of Blackstone; his grandchildren, Julie Chiasson, Michael Chiasson (Nicole), Maurena, Brian, Patrick, Marissa LaRosa, Stephen LaRosa (Jillian), Christopher LaRosa (Gabrielle), Gregory LaRosa, Ryan LaRosa (Dominique), Joseph LaRosa, Jacqueline Hawkins (John), William Kramer (Aimee), Robert Kramer, Laura Esposito, Richard Hoyt (Stephanie), John Patrick Lodge, Benjamin Lodge (Christina) and Andrew Lodge; and his great grandchildren, Matthew, Addison, Anarielle, Kalina, Lucy, Elouise, Grant, Birdie, Leon, Lincoln and Chloë. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to the Jos.