![]() Richard’s skills and handiness extended to numerous inventions, both at work and at home. ![]() Together, they raised three children, Rodger, Rick, and Mary, in a home that Richard built himself on Lawn Street. They were married in 1949 in Racine at St. Life changed for Richard when he met his forever “sweetheart” and love of his life, Virginia Marano. Richard began working at a young age to help support his family and when the opportunity to serve in the Armed Services during World War II presented itself, he proudly volunteered to serve his country in the Army. Surrounded by loving, hard working parents and his brothers and sisters, he learned early on the importance of family values, work ethic and pride in his Italian heritage. Richard was born in 1925 to Rosario and Maria (Nee:Imbrogno) DeRose and was the 3rd of their 7 children. DeRose, passed away quietly in his home from natural causes. Racine lost a beloved member of our community on October 9, when lifelong resident, Richard F. ![]()
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