John Harry Rosa, 73, was born on October 14, 1948 and passed away on October 5, 2022.  Memorial services will be held for Mr. Rosa on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, Bernice, Louisiana.  Bro. Tony Walton will officiate.

Mr. Rosa was preceded in death by his parents, Robert George and Lylah Oberg Rosa; and his first wife, Pamela Rosa.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Kirlin Duis Rosa; daughter, Miranda Rosa and her husband, David White;  son, Benjamin Rosa and special friend Savanna Moler; grandson, Elijah White; step-son, Dean Duis; step-daughter, Donna Marcy and special friend Roger Winker; step-grandchildren, MaKayla and Michael; and brother, Paul Rosa.

John’s century-old farm in Minnesota, where he grew up, has been in the Rosa family since 1872.  He held many jobs over the years, including truck driver, factory manager, farmer, carnival game operator, social worker and restaurant owner.  He loved watching all sports and played football in high school and in college, where he received his degree in social work.  He spent a lot of time fishing at his cabin in South Dakota, and for the last several years spent his winters in Farmerville.

John was a proud Alcoholics Anonymous survivor with over 25 years of sobriety, who embraced his role as a counselor to others in their journey.

The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff at Arbor Lake and Union General Hospital.

Online condolences can be sent to the family at kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

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