Donald M DeRosa

March 28, 1952 - February 8, 2020

Donald Michael ( Don, #1 ) DeRosa, age 67, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 8th 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 28th, 1952 in Redwood City, CA to Gayton and Marie DeRosa. He grew up in San Carlos, CA and attended St Charles Elementary School and Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo, CA where he graduated in 1970. He also attended the College of San Mateo. While in high school, Don loved to tinker with cars and worked at several local companies including Mills Hospital, Sebrees, and Village Host. After high school he worked for a circuit board manufacturer in the Bay Area. As an avid lover of horses and dogs he became a Farrier and had businesses in Half Moon Bay, CA and in Texas. While living in Texas with his former wife Bonni, he bred dogs, as well as rescuing and caring for many abused and abandoned animals. Don loved to ride his Harley Davidson motorcycle and worked for several Harley dealerships in Arizona, California and Texas. At the conclusion of his cancer treatments, he wanted to buy a small motor home and travel the country with his beloved Harley. Don is survived by his Mother, Marie DeRosa of San Carlos, CA, sisters Dawna and Gayanne of Chester Springs, PA, Monica Dowden of Placerville, CA, along with brothers, Gayton and Joseph of El Dorado Hills, CA, Mark of Roseville, CA, and John Redwood of Shores, CA. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. There will be a celebration of life mass on March 27th, 2020 at St. Charles Catholic Church, 880 Tamarack Avenue in San Carlos, CA at 11am. 650-591-7349.