Richard De La Rosa of Levittown, NY on January 5, 2016 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of the late Patricia. Loving father of Richard (Monica), Lori Degenhardt, Steven (Laura), Lynn, and Michael (Sonya Murphy). Cherished grandfather of Ariel, Brandon, Steven, Ashley, and Alexander. Adored brother of Theresa, and the late John. Proud US Army Veteran. Dedicated Police Officer with the NYPD. Family will receive friends Thursday, 2-5 pm and 7-9 pm, at the Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home: 2515 N. Jerusalem Rd. (Exit 25N SS PKWY) East Meadow, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, 10:00 am, at St. Bernard's R.C. Church, Levittown, NY. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery.