Funeral services for James Henry "Jim" LaRosa are set for 11 AM Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX  77471 , with burial following in Davis-Greenlawn Cemetery, Rosenberg, TX 77471.

Visitation will be from 10 - 11:00 AM Wednesday, for one hour preceding the funeral service.

Jim died at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital on January 8, 2020, at the age of 73.  He was born October 5 ^th , 1946 to Larry and Leona LaRosa.

Jim LaRosa was a graduate of Lamar University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.  He was employed in the energy industry, working on nuclear power plants and gas pipelines across the United States. He enjoyed hunting and shooting sports, as well as fishing, golfing, smoking cigars with friends, and working in the garage.

He is survived by a brother Michael LaRosa of Austin, daughter Kelly (Craig) Morton of Phoenix, AZ, and son James (Janet) LaRosa of Nashville, TN.

Memorial contributions can be made to Jim's favorite charities:  Boys and Girls Country of Houston (https://www.boysandgirlscountry.org/) or to Cypress Assistance Ministries (https://www.cypressassistance.org/)

Condolence messages may be written for the LaRosa family at www.garmanycarden.com .

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.