Joseph W. LaRosa

Joseph W. LaRosa, of Waltham, died Monday, February 24, 2025 at NewBridge on the Charles in Dedham following a period of declining health.  He was 97.

He was the husband of the late Virginia E. (Martin) LaRosa.

Family and friends will honor and remember Joe's life by gathering for an Evening Wake in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Friday, February 28th from 4 to 7 p.m. and again at 11 a.m. on Saturday morning before leaving in procession to Sacred Heart Church, 311 River Street, Waltham where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12 Noon.  Burial will be in Saint Patrick's Cemetery, Watertown.

Memorial donations may be made to the Jos. F. Hill American Legion Post No. 156, 215 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham MA, 02452.

A COMPLETE OBITUARY WILL FOLLOW.