Obituary: Benedict F. LaRosa

Benedict F. LaRosa (January 29, 1933 – September 1, 2019)

Benedict F. LaRosa (January 29, 1933 – September 1, 2019)

Passed away peacefully on September 1, 2019 (age 86).  Ben was born on January 29, 1933 in Ann Arbor, Michigan; the son of James and Rosaria (DeFilippi) LaRosa.  Ben married MaryLou (VanHoudt) on September 28, 1954 in Angola, Indiana.
He worked for Ford Motor Company in Ypsilanti, MI for 37 years, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus for 10+ years, enjoyed camping, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, MaryLou; four daughters, Linda (Harrison) West, Karen (Donald) Churches, Rose Marie (Ken) Braun and Patricia Joan Collopy; son, Remy James LaRosa; thirteen grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, brother, Vincent (Denise) LaRosa as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Sally Doyle.  He was loved and will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date.