John J. La Rosa Sr. passed away on April 14th, 2019. Devoted husband of the late Jeanne, beloved father of Rev. John La Rosa, Pastor of St. Bartholomew's Church, Phila. and dear brother of Grace Hafer. Family and friends are invited to gather on Saturday April 27th from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM in St. Bartholomew's Church (Harbison and Cheltenham Aves.) Funeral Mass will begin 10:30 AM. Interment will be held privately in Washington Crossing National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Bartholomew's Church are appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funeral and Cremations of Torresdale Avenue, John J. Barnes, Supervisor 215-333-0500.