John Michael DeRosa

August 12, 1941 - April 15, 2020

John Michael DeRosa, 78 of Gloversville passed away peacefully on April 15, 2020 at Mt Valley Hospice House due to complications from a blood disorder. Born in Marigliano Napolia, Italy August 12, 1941, the son of the late Vincent and Anna Marie Gaetano DeRosa, The family immigrated to the United States in December of 1955. John graduated from Gloversville High School in 1961.He married Dolores Trippoda on September 1, 1963 at the former Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Mr. DeRosa was a well known businessman in the community. He started his career with his father at DeRosa Shoe Repair on Main St. in Gloversville. He then opened his own shoe repair business in Johnstown, and later expanded the business to include shoe sales along with repair. John moved his business to a larger location at the Arterial Plaza in Gloversville, where he and his wife, Dolores expanded the business to also include clothing and leather repair. Mr. DeRosa had a love for music and especially Italian music; where for many years he hosted a radio show every Sunday morning on WENT where he played Italian music, talked about Italian culture, entertainment and customs, and spoke fluently in his native language, where the show was enjoyed by the entire Italian community. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Dolores Trippoda DeRosa, his children, Vincent, Timothy, and Anna Maria, grandchildren, Alyssa Murray, Ashley and Brianna DeRosa, great grandchildren, Blake and Naosa Spencer, siblings, Reno DeRosa of New Paltz, NY and Teresa DeRosa of Malone, NY, several nieces and nephews. It was Mr. DeRosa's wishes that there be no funeral services. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Ave. Gloversville. The family would like to thank the staff of Nathan Littaur Hospital, Albany Medical Center, and Mt Valley Hospice for all their care and dedication to John during his long illness. Amico Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. On-line condolences to www.amicofuneralhome.com.