Michael J. DeRose Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on December 21, 2023, at the age of 96, Michael J. DeRose (Buffalo, New York) passed away. 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, Charles DeRose and Frances DeRose; and his brothers, Charles (Joanne) and Donald DeRose (late Frances). He is survived by: his wife Pamela; his sons, Michael C. (Maureen), Christopher (Ellen) and David DeRose (Kathy); his stepdaughters, Rachel Drof (Douglas Ehninger) and Rebecca Drof (Scott Eggert); and his sisters, Frances Zaephel and Sally Draper (George). He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute for the Rita DeRose Endowment.