John P. DeCrosta, 67, of East Hartford formally of New Haven passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at his home after a long and courageous battle with congestive heart failure. He was the husband of Rosalie DeFeo DeCrosta. John was born in New Haven on April 11, 1949; son of Rose Esposito DeCrosta and the late Philip DeCrosta. He served his country faithfully in the US Army during the Vietnam era; had worked for Project M.O.R.E. and later for Work Force Alliance for the State of Connecticut where he worked whole heartedly finding jobs for many people. John was a Hotchkins Disease survivor; was a member of the Bikers Against Animal Cruelty enjoyed watching baseball especially the New York Yankees. He led a substantial life, was very kind to all and will truly be missed. Father of Steven (Dana) DeCrosta, Step-Father of Lisa (Greg) Belcher. Brother of Jo-Ann (Dominic) DeLucia and Pasquale (Gayle) DeCrosta. Also survived by nieces. Predeceased by his first wife Noreen Ciccarelli DeCrosta.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Thursday morning at 9:00. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 9:30 am. Interment with full military honors will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery, Branford. The visiting hours will be Wednesday from 5 to 8pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be made to Bikers Against Animal Cruelty by visiting bikersagainstanimalcruelty.org
you will be sadly missed – were a great man. my condolences to the family.
I am at a total loss for words. John was such a wonderful man and I feel blessed to have known him.
Rosie, Lisa and Greg my thoughts are with you all
Love,
Karin Signor
I had the pleasure of meeting and cutting John’s hair for a few years now. He was a funny, caring, sweet man. We talked about his health and other things and he always had a very positive attitude towards everything in life! Will miss you John. Sorry for everybodys loss. My condolences.
Christopher Canney
Rosalie, Lisa, and Greg – our deepest condolences to you all. John was such a pleasure to know and we feel so lucky to have been your neighbors for the past few years. He is now at peace and reunited with his beloved Westies. 🙏🏻💗🐾
We are so sad to hear of John’s passing. He is truly one of the most wonderful people I have met. He touched so many lives in his time here and the ripple of his smile, thoughtfulness, kindness and humor will forever be missed. Much love and light to all his loved ones. Together we mourn such a huge loss ♡
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Joe and Tracey
To all of you, my deepest sympathy.
May he rest in peace. ♡
Deepest sympathy to you and your family Coach Steve …you have been in my thoughts 😢
Rosie, Lisa and Greg,
I am so sorry for your loss, John was a great man and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you
To my Uncle John. Finally, you are at peace and though we may hurt here, it is a relief to know where you are there is no more pain. All my Love.
I know John is in the arms of Our Savior. I pray for Rosalie and her family that God will comfort, give them peace and strength during
the difficult days ahead.
I’m so very sorry! My heart breaks for all of you, I’ve been praying and will continue to. RIP and maybe he’ll make friends with my husband too?! 🙏🏻😇❤
So very sorry for your loss. Sending you all prayers of comfort …
So sorry for your loss. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Here for you. Hugs.
Dear DeCrosta family:
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your loved one. Take comfort in knowing that soon all those in the memorial tombs or grave will be resurrected or raised up back to life in conditions free from sickness and death (John 5:28,29; Revelation 21:4). Those are just two of many comforting scriptures found in the Bible. May the God of love comfort your family and friends during your period of mourning.
Rosie, Lisa and Greg
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Very sad for your loss. You are in our thoughts. Hang in there. I got your back.
Steve, I am so sorry for the lost your dad. My prayers go out to you and your family.
We met John just over eight years ago; the thing is, you did not have to know John for more than a day to understand he was a kind, smart and a caring man…A gentlemen in every way.
We truly admired his will to live a full life despite his medical issues. With Rosalie, always by his side, they struggled through the bad times and made every effort to enjoy the good times.
We will miss you John and won’t ever forget you.
Our condolences to Rosalie, Steven, Lisa and the entire family.
Michael & Rosanne DeFeo
To Lisa and family, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of this special person.
Margaret
John you will be missed to much. My love and prayers go out to the family. My condolences, I am so very sorry for your loss. Michele
John was the most caring, kind, and gracious man ever. I extend my love and condolences to my dear friend, Rosalie , Lisa and Greg Belcher and Steven and Dana DeCrosta. May you all find comfort in the beautiful memories that have been created over the years…..xxoo and much love from the very bottom of my heart.
Steve, I am so sorry for the passing of your father. My thoughts go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Thinking of all who are grieving this loss with love and sympathy.
I only recently met John but within the first few minutes of being in his presence, I felt the incredible warmth and kindness that emanated from him. He was a beautiful and gracious man. I am thankful I had the privilege to meet him. My sincere condolences to all his family-his presence was great and will be greatly missed.
What a man, such strength and courage in tough times. It was such a great pleasure to know him. So sorry for your loss Rosalie…
So sorry for the loss of such a great person. May he RIP
I am so glad I got to meet him and I am so sorry for your loss. Greg, Lisa and Rosalie thinking of you in this most difficult time.
We’re very sorry for your loss, may John find eternal peace with our Saviour.Take care Rosalie.
Steve,
So sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts in prayers.