Michael L. DeRose

EAST HAVEN, CT/WORCESTER: Michael L. DeRose, 60, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

He is survived by his fiancé, Kerry Finneran; his mother, Harriette (Waselewski) DeRose; three brothers, Joseph DeRose and his wife, Candace, Mark DeRose and his wife, Sandra, and Peter DeRose and his wife, Maureen; two nephews, Matthew and Luke DeRose and a niece, Alexis DeRose. Mike also leaves behind Maxwell, who was the light of his life and brought him more joy than he had ever known. He also cherished his time spent with his puppy girl, Ally.

Mike was born in New Haven, Connecticut, son of the late Joseph DeRose. He spent most of his life in East Haven, where he graduated from East Haven High School. A dedicated and skilled craftsman, Mike, was a master mason, and a master pizza maker.

He was a man of many talents and interests, finding great joy in spending time near the ocean, where he loved fishing, crabbing, and clamming. Mike cherished the close bonds he shared with his very large network of family and friends. He was proud to be from Staven & Momauguin. He was a huge fan of music and loved going to concerts.

Mike’s personality was larger than life and there was never a dull moment when you were with him. If you met Mike, you didn’t forget him ! He will be missed !

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

Callahan Fay & Caswell Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle St., Worcester is assisting the family. 

Online condolences may be placed at www.callahanfay.com