Richard J. DEROSIER

FEEDING HILLS - Richard J. DeRosier, 62, of Feeding Hills, died Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at home surrounded by his family. Richard was a truck driver for 25 years for Popular Markets and Kane Scrap Metal, and retired in 1993. Born in Springfield on January 26, 1943, son of the late Joseph and Eleanor (DeBarge) DeRosier, he resided in Springfield most of his life and in Feeding Hills for the past 5 years. Richard was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Elaine F. (White) DeRosier; 2 daughters, Melissa Ann Borofsky and her husband, Daniel of Feeding Hills, and Deborah Marie Burgos and her husband, Leslie of Springfield; a brother, John DeRosier of Springfield; a sister, Mary DeRosier of Springfield; his grandchildren, Andrew, Kenneth, Ashley, and Brandon; along with several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Richard will be Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Sampson's Funeral Home, 710 Liberty Street, Springfield. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in St. Michael the Archangel Mausoleum. Visiting hours are Monday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Baystate Visiting Nurse and Hospice, 50 Maple Street, P.O. Box 9058, Springfield, MA 01102-9058. Published in The Republican on 12/18/2005.