Ralph J. DeRosa, 57, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, April 16. Son of the late Ralph J. and Jane DeRosa, he was born in Boston and raised in Dedham. He was a graduate of Dedham High School, Class of 1971. He was a resident of Mansfield since 2005. Mr. DeRosa was a dental technician at Dickerman Laboratories in Sharon for over 30 years.
Mr. DeRosa is survived by his siblings, Bethany Budgell of Bourne and Chris DeRosa of Stoughton. He is also survived by 2 nieces and a nephew.
Funeral Services will be private. Donations in Ralph’s name may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 29 Crafts St., Suite 450, Newton, MA 02458.