Paul C LaRosa

March 3, 1951 - January 10, 2020

Putnam – Paul Charles LaRosa, 68, of Putnam, IL passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. Paul was born on March 3, 1951 in Chicago, IL to Charles and Alice (Vrchota) LaRosa. He was a graduate of DeLasalle High School, Class of 1969. He worked as a Chicago Police Officer for most of his life, retiring a few years ago. He enjoyed having friends and family over for the weekends and holidays to enjoy the lake. He loved boating, fishing, and barbequing. Having cookouts with his loved ones was almost his favorite past time, but his grandchildren were the loves of his life. Paul is survived by his two children, a son, Charles LaRosa and a daughter, Brandi LaRosa both of Toluca, IL; a sister, Rosalie Fawcett of Chicago, IL; nine grandchildren, Adriana LaRosa, Angelica LaRosa, Madalyn LaRosa, Paul LaRosa Mia LaRosa, Nicholas LaRosa, Ashley Smith, Christopher Smith and Brittani Smith; three great grandchildren, Kayden Linsley, Addison Linsley and Brookelyn LaRosa. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Alice LaRosa, his first wife, Carolynn LaRosa, and one brother Ralph LaRosa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. The family will be holding a private celebration at a later date and time. Cremation rites accorded. Arrangement by Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com