I am not a fan of Easter, for many personal reasons. A big one being that it was the last time I spoke to Julie. But she seemed to enjoy Easter. And I'd like to take a moment to remember her. She was a beautiful person. I was lucky to be her neighbor for at least 8 years. We literally lived next door to each other. She was my best friend. I don't remember how we met. Probably on the stairs. I would hear her clanging up our four flights of stairs with her heavy shopping cart, and I would rush down to take over the cart, and she and I would talk as we walked up together. I miss her terribly. Julie, rest in perpetual peace. I'll cook for you again, when next we meet. I'll make your waffles with the Krusteaz that you loved. I'll make us all German pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream. And of course I'll make chicken pot pie. Time is short. And life is unexpected. I will try to remember how precious life is, and work hard to show my loved ones how grateful I am to have them in my life each and every day. I miss you so much. I miss you bringing us strouffoli. Even though I never liked it lol, but I ate it because you were so happy to bring it for us. And the goodie bags you made us every holiday. I don't know how you found the energy. I decorated your door and mine for every holiday. It was so fun. I have not decorated my door since you passed. I will try to do it for my kids, but it's just not the same. Love you.

Juliana was the most supportive,caring sister and sister in law .John and I were blessed to have her in our lives. She wanted us to be happy so she introduced us 25 years ago. We will miss her thoughtful ways and special touches. May she rest in peace eternally! Love and miss you,John and Denise

It was with great sadness that I received the news about Ms. DeRosa.
I first met her when she became the fourth grade teacher to my daughter; and she wound continue on to teach all four of the children.
It must be said that she was a powerful teacher.
If you were in her class, you were going to work, and you were going to learn.
She was strict, and made full use of the time.
So, a lot of learning went on in the fourth grade with Ms. DeRosa.
It was not considered a fun year by the students; but rather a tough year with plenty of unrelenting work and who could forget, plenty of home work too!
However, once the student got to the fifth grade, life suddenly became so much easier. Why? Simply because that student had been so well prepared over the previous year.
Former students could also start to see Ms. DeRosa in a new light. The fun side of her personality began to show. It started to become more obvious that Ms. DeRosa was actually lighthearted, cared deeply, and was so enjoyable to be around.
My regret is that I did not spend more time with her.
I admired Ms. DeRosa. I have met few with such a phenomenal work ethic.
She was dedicated and consistent. Her example is formidable.
It is with great regret and a heavy heart that I consider her passing.
I am glad to have known her; just wish I had gotten to know her better.
Thank you Ms. DeRosa and
God bless you.
Mrs. De Marco

I am so sorry to learn of Julia's passing. I have such warm and fond memories of her kindness to me when I worked at the school as a Substitute Teacher. A sweet lady whose memory lives on in our hearts.

Dear John, Denise, and your entire family, our thoughts and prayers have been with you at your time of loss. So sad not to all be able to celebrate Julies life together. Saying goodbye is so hard but during this time even more so. May you all remain safe. May memories bring smiles to your faces. Love you always.

To the Family of Juliana,
My deepest sympathy for our loss,. Julianna was a colleague and mentor from PS 83. I learned many classroom tricks from this wonderfully warm but tough as nails teacher. She will be missed! Rest in Peace! 🙏

To the DeRosa Family,
I was very sorry to hear last night that my beloved 4th grade teacher, Ms. DeRosa, passed away. Ms. DeRosa was the ONLY teacher to ever have all 4 of the De Marco girls. (Myself and my 3 sisters.) I have SO many memories of her. Everyday in class she would make us write the date. I remember her saying “if you write the date each day, you will know how to do it correctly.” She was right! I am now a teacher myself, and teaching my students the date is something we go over each day. I remember my Dad sending me to school with a freshly made broccoli rabe sandwich for Ms.DeRosa to have for lunch! We had an Italian family connection, so instead of an apple - Ms. DeRosa got broccoli rabe! I remember the 4th grade Thanksgiving feast that she helped coordinate every year. We brought in food and had a big lunch. I think most of all I remember that Ms.DeRosa expected the best and hard work from her students, two qualities that she definitely played a big role in instilling in me. When I finished 4th grade and in the years following, I would go back to P.S.83 and help her set up her classroom. I always enjoyed it. Ms. DeRosa and I kept in contact frequently over the years. I moved away from NYC after high school and at times when I would be back to visit we would have dinner together. In 2018 Ms. DeRosa sent a gift to my husband Kevin and I for our wedding. We sent cards to each other throughout the years. The most recent card I received from her was for St. Patrick’s Day 2020 ... I had no idea it would be the last. Life is so short. Hearing of Ms.DeRosa’s passing has been a reminder to me to be thankful for each day, to be sweet to those around me, and to love those dear to me with a fervent love! ❤️ Rest In Peace, Ms. De Rosa, you are missed. - Cara Mia Dorrian (formerly De Marco)

To the dear family and friends of Ms. DeRosa,
I am so sorry for your loss. Ms. DeRosa was my fourth grade teacher at P.S. 83, and thereafter became a friend of the family. She was a terrific teacher; notoriously tough, but once you had Ms. DeRosa, fifth and sixth grade were a breeze! I am thankful, still to this day nearly 20 years later, that she was my teacher and for her positive influence. I will always have a special place in my heart for my memories of her.

Dear Family of Juliana,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Julie’s sudden death. ❤️ I was extremely blessed to call her my dear friend! 🥰 I will miss her, our loving conversations, and the confetti-filled cards we exchanged often over the years!💜 “Because someone we love is in Heaven...there’s a bit of Heaven in our homes!” 😇 You have my sincerest sympathy and sorrow during this difficult time! 🌸
Sending my love and friendship to all those who mourn Juliana, a very special lady! 💐🌹With Love,
Carole Ann Turo ❌⭕️