Kent P. DaRosa

Lincoln - Kent P. DaRosa, 62, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at his home.

Born in Pawtucket, he was the beloved son of Jacqueline (Symes) Waite and her husband, Paul and the late Donald DaRosa and his wife, Joan. He spent most of his life in Lincoln, graduating Lincoln High School in 1980, with a few short stints in Florida.

Kent was born and raised in the automotive business. He spent his adult life owning and operating various body shops, auto dealerships, and appraisal companies throughout the area. In his free time, he enjoyed playing cards, fishing, golf and traveling.

Besides his mother, he is survived by his children, Alexandra DaRosa of North Providence; Nicholas DaRosa of Lincoln; Kristopher DaRosa, his wife, Tayla, and their son, Xavier of Cumberland; beloved brothers Kyle DaRosa of Greenville; Greg Carr and his wife, Denise of Pattison, TX, Sean Waite of Coventry, Chris Waite of Thornton, NH and his sister, Janet Armour of North Attleboro, MA In addition, he is also survived by his former wife, Lori (Pascale) DaRosa, his loving friend, Erin Casey, and their families.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00 am in Saint Jude Church, 301 Front Street, Lincoln.  Family and friends are invited.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory to AdCare Rhode Island would be appreciated. Please make checks payable to AdCare Rhode Island; 1950 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852. Please note "In Memory of Kent DaRosa" in the memo line.

For directions and guest book, please visit www.bellowsfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements with Bellows Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln.

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