Ernest Desrosiers, 93, of Mahanoy City, passed away Saturday, February 17th, at Providence Place of Pottsville.

Ernest was born in Herra Dura, Cuba on October 19, 1924, a son of the late Eva (Pineault) and John Desrosiers.

Graduated from Mahanoy City High School Class of 1942

He was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City, PA 17948.

He served in the U.S. Army as a PFC in WW II in the New Guinea and Southern Philippine theater. He was awarded the Leyte Invasion Bronze Arrowhead medal and a Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two bronze stars.

After the war he specialized in watch and jewelry Repair. He owned a store, Ernie's, on West Center in Mahanoy City. He retired as a tool and die maker in the late 80's.

Ernie was a member of the American Legion Post 74 of Mahanoy City.

He was husband of the late Helen (Maschak) Desrosiers who passed away August of 1999.

Earnest is survived by his niece, Jilbert (Sherknus) and Husband Dominic Vitolo of Middletown, NJ; nephew George and wife Helen Sherknus of Venice, FL; and nephew John (Leo) Desrosiers, of Topton Pa. Great nephews and a niece, Dominic and Marc Vitolo, George, Jeffrey and Ryan Sherknus, Bradley and Kristy Desrosiers, Michael Desrosiers and many great-great nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by great nephew Daniel Desrosiers.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Mahanoy City, PA, at 10 AM on Wednesday, February 21st, with Rev. Bill Linkchorst officiating.

Friends may call Wednesday 9 AM at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish.

Interment will follow at Skyview Memorial Park Hometown.

Family prefers donations to St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish