Mrs. Florence DeRosa, 85, a longtime Herkimer resident, beloved wife of Pat DeRosa, entered into eternal rest on Sunday afternoon, June 20, 2004 in Little Falls Hospital. She was born on February 8, 1919, in Watertown, NY a daughter of the late John and Josephine (Venedetto) Carlo and was educated in Watertown schools. It was on May 26, 1940 that Florence was united in marriage with Pat DeRosa in Watertown. The couple shared a 64-year union that was characterized by their loving devotion to one another. The foremost concern of her life and her heart, as well as the source of her greatest joy was taking care of her husband, children, and grandchildren. Not only was she a dedicated homemaker and a meticulous housewife, but even more importantly she was a loving mother, and a proud and devoted grandmother. She was always anxious to cook a meal for her family, displaying her cooking talents with eagerness and enthusiasm. She will be dearly missed by her loved ones. Survivors include three beloved children, Pat DeRosa and wife Frances of Herkimer, Christine Healey of Herkimer, Susan Cancelino and husband Alan of Herkimer, two sons in law, James Houghtaling of Hinckley, NY, and Joseph Harb of San Antonio, TX, seven cherished grandchildren, Cindy DeRosa of Utica, Alan Cancelino of New York City, Patsy DeRosa, Jr., of Herkimer, Lisa and Scott Scherer of Herkimer, Marcelle and Sergio Cisernos of San Antonio, TX, Grace and Ryan Fuess of San Antonio, TX, Jacqueline Harb of Troy, NY, two adored great grandchildren, Devan and Mitchell Scherer. Survivors also include, many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Josephine Harb and Maryann Houghtaling, three sisters, one brother a son in law, Robert Healey. There will be no public visitation. The family will gather privately to say goodbye at Calvary Cemetery, Utica, where entombment will take place. The Holleran-Enea Funeral Home of Herkimer, (866-1011) is serving the family.