Joseph A. De Rogatis, 82, The Villages, FL, passed away on January 11, 2015 with his loving family by his side. Born in Newark, NJ, Joe and his family lived in Sparta, NJ before he and his wife retired to the Villages in 1995. He was an Army veteran, avid golfer and cook and a member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Timothy Catholic Church. He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Kay De Rogatis, son Joseph De Rogatis, daughters Debbie and Tracy De Rogatis, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Cornerstone Hospice House or Leesburg Humane Society. A church service will be held at St. Timothy Catholic Church in The Villages on Saturday, January 31st at 8:30 a.m.