Julie "Jules" DeRosa 4/14/1970 - 5/30/2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Julie "Jules" DeRosa, of Oakland, RI on Friday, May 30, 2025 at the age of 55.
Julie was born in Albany, Georgia in 1970 but would spend most of her life in Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. She was a strong, creative and compassionate force, always reaching out to help others. She was an incredibly talented sculptural artist who loved working in her home studio. Her working life was spent devoted to helping others in the challenging field of mental health where she worked as a peer specialist and also as a trainer.
Julie loved to keep plants and to garden outside, lilacs were her favorite, she also loved to go to flea markets and thrift stores. She held an incredibly close bond with Jack the dog who will also miss his mom dearly. Spending time with friends and listening to music were among her many passions in life.
Julie will be forever remembered by her husband Chris, they had been together for 25 years in total, marrying in 2006. She will be sadly missed by her mom Rosalie, sister Amy, brother Dave, mother and father in law Pauline and Bob and numerous family and friends.
She was predeceased by her father Jim.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made in Julie's name to Harmony Hospice, 931 Jefferson Blvd. Suite 3004, Warwick RI 02886.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at Crystal Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center and Harmony Hospice for Julie's exceptional care.
Arrangements entrusted to Skeffington Funeral Home and Cremations 925 Chalkstone Avenue Providence.
For online condolences kindly visit: Skeffingtonfuneralhome.com
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