Alex "Butch" Derose

Alex "Butch" DeRose, 63, Port Charlotte passed away July 30, 2015. He was the son of Alex and Elizabeth DeRose, born March 2, 1952 in Youngstown, OH. Alex retired from General Motors and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Port Charlotte and an avid golfer. Alex will be greatly missed by his wife of 27 years, Sherri; daughter, Brianna (Tim) Sipple; son, Jason (Michele) DeRose; brother, Ronnie (Anna) DeRose; granddaughter, Stella, Destiny, Christopher and great-grandson, Daymen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sister, Patty and daughter, Sarah. A casual gathering will be held 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 15, 2015 at the Moose Lodge on Loveland Blvd. To express condolences to the family, please visit www.Ltaylorfuneral.com and sign the online guest. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services.