Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Anthony Rocco Obituary
Newburgh - Anthony "Tony" T. Rocco, formerly of Marlboro, entered into rest on Friday, November 30, 2007 in Vassar Hospital, Poughkeepsie. He was 73.
Son of the late Gennaro and Maria Bolliti Rocco, he was born April 1, 1934 in Brooklyn.
Anthony, otherwise known as The Roc, Poppa, Uncle Chubby, and Uncle Tony, was an avid hunter, boater and clammer, who freely shared his many talents with many of his family and friends. He spent and enjoyed much time at his second home in Long Island with his wife, Pauline, and his family. He was a lifetime member of Black Rock and an honorary member of Knights of Columbus. He will be remembered as a mentor to many and will be dearly missed.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Pauline, at home; his son, Gennaro Rocco of Manhattan; three daughters: Maria McCormick and her husband, Michael of Newburgh, Diane Meyer and her husband, Jimmy of Marlboro, and Tonijean Rocco of Marlboro; his sister, Carmella "Millie" Orlando of Staten Island; three grandchildren: Michael Anthony McCormick, Diana Susan Meyer, and Patrick Meyer; great-granddaughter, Alyssa Meyer; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Josephine and Conrad Tossava; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, nephews, and cousins. A sister, Nancy Coraci, predeceased him.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 4, at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 5, in St. Mary's Church, Marlboro. Cremation will follow in Cedar Hill Crematory, Newburgh.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions on Tony's behalf may be sent to Dutchess County Healthy Families, c/o Maria McCormick, 11 Howard Dr., Newburgh, NY 12550 to be used for a literacy program in Dutchess County. Kindly make checks payable to Maria McCormick, head of the literacy program.
To send a personal condolence or for directions to the funeral home, please visit BrooksFH.com, or call 845-561-8300.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Rocco
Missy Spinelli
December 7, 2007
Paula,Maria,Jerry,DeeDee,Tonijean and families.
Words can't express our sorrow over your loss. Tony was a wonderful man that we all instantly loved from the moment we met him. We have been blessed with the ability to have been able to share some of our best vacations in Florida and Mastic Beach with a Great person.( even when we were stranded because someone stole the gas out of the boat!)He has left fond memories in all of our hearts and touched the hearts of my children as a grandfather would. Only time can heal your pain, but memories will make you smile again. Please know that your in our thoughts and prayers. Love,Missy, Skip,A.J.,and Jimmy Spinelli Auburn N.Y
MARYELLEN MONTELLA
December 5, 2007
MR. ROCCO,
I'VE ONLY MET YOU ONECE AT THE FIRE DEPT. IN MASTIC BEACH BUT I FEEL LIKE I KNOW SO MUCH ABOUT YOU BECAUSE OF YOUR NIECES MARY AND JUDY. THEY ALWAYS TALK ABOUT THEIR UNCLE CHUBBY. YOU ARE SO WELL LOVED BY THOSE TWO GIRLS WHO CHERISH YOU SO VERY MUCH. SOME PEOPLE NEVER FEEL THAT LOVE BUT YOU I'M SURE KNEW THEIR LOVE FOR YOU. THEY ALWAYS REMINICENCE ABOUT FISHING WITH YOU PLAYING CARDS, OH WHAT MEMORIES THEY HAVE ALWAYS. GOD BLESS YOU MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
MARYELLEN
Allison Stannard
December 4, 2007
Nannie,Maria,Diane,Tonijean,Jerry, Michael,Diana. Words can not express my deepest sympathy in this time of great sorrow. You are all in my prayers and thoughts. Poppa truly was a wonderful man and I will never forget the wonderful times I shared with him. Poppa always treated me like one of his grandchildren and I loved him like my own grandfather. May you all find peace and comfort knowing that he is looking down on all of you from heaven. I pray that God gives you all strength and embraces you in this sad time.
Timara Marquis
December 3, 2007
Life has taken us all on different paths; (to different parts of the country and of the world), but that has not changed the extremely strong bond our large family has- this bond in conjunction with all of the wonderful memories we will treasure & continue to share with each other will aid in the healing process and provides a tremendous support system at this heartbreaking time.
I will never forget all of the great memories I have of Uncle Tony- the crabbing and early morning clamming expeditions, riding on the tube behind the boat, 3 wheeled bicycle rides all over Mastic until our little kid legs and butts were sore trying to keep up with him, and of course the sound of his contagious laughter- when biting the head of a fish or worms as he watched us run away screaming, his laughter at the sight of Sean’s extreme lobster-esque sun burn, the laughter at our collective inability to gain sea legs when fluke fishing, and the laughter at the holidays we used to share during unique gift.
These memories I shall treasure forever- Uncle Tony you will be greatly missed!
All my love and sincere condolences-
Thomas, Katy, Victoria and Thomas Jr. Lorme
December 3, 2007
Dear Uncle Chubby, Words cannot even express the sadness we feel that you are gone. When we look back on our lives, I can only thank you for all you have taught us. Whether it was how to hunt or fish or building a simple birdhouse, these are all great memories that we will cherish forever. We will all keep you in our hearts with these memories. We love you.
Keith, Dana, Elyse & Jayden Lorme
December 3, 2007
Uncle Chubby We all love you and miss you very much. You were a great person and you mean a lot to all of us. Our time with you was great and will always be remembered.
Helen Paris (McCarthy)
December 3, 2007
Word can't say what is in my heart about Pop Roc. I will always remember the things he has done for me and the things he taught me, he made me laugh, he gave his shoulder when I needed someone to lean on , he opened his home to me when he did not know me, he just loved me for who I am He wished the best in everything I do, He was the father I never got to know. He had a heart made of gold, I am so blessed to have known him. Ma Roc, Jerry, Maria,Di,Toni you are in my thoughts and prayers,have peace knowing he is with out pain and that he is with the Lord telling his fishing stories.
Mary & Angelo Antonacci (Marquis)
December 3, 2007
Aunt Paula, Dee Dee, Diane, Tony Jean & Jerry,
Uncle Tony always came through in a pinch when "Big Jim" had some hair brained idea about catching clams at 3 AM for a graduation party at noon~ Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we are so sorry for your loss.
Raymond weeks
December 3, 2007
I worked for Tony at GAF for maney years.(Good Man) Now he is making tile in heven GOD Bless.
Missy Warren
December 3, 2007
We are so sad to hear the passing of Tony. Our Hearts and Prayers are with you all. Tabitha as so many good memories of him. We love you all and Miss you all!
karen/micheal/holden west [lobdell]
December 2, 2007
to paula, jerry.maria.dee.tonijean,he will sadly be missed by everyone who new him but remeber all the good times in mastic he was the one to teach me to fish.the BIG BLUE stay strong my prayers are with you all
lOUISE lORME
December 2, 2007
Uncle Chubby, Our lives will never be the same without you.Our families everyone of us is a better person because of you.All that you have taught us willalways be a part of you.We are so gratfull for that because we can never forget you. You will always be there. In the trees,on the waters, in the woods,when we cook,when we play cards,It will be you all around us, and we will smile and think of you and will probably say What would Uncle Chubby do? gO GET THE DUCK TAPE! Forever in our hearts and surley missed Louise and GEORGE
Peg Wehr
December 2, 2007
Tony will be sadly missed at his winter home in Florida. We had many a grand time, especially playing cards with him. Deepest sympathies to Paula, Gerry, Maria, Diane & Toni Jean.
Sarah Battaglia
December 2, 2007
"Uncle Chubby,"
I'll never forget the crazy boat ride you took me and Dara on last summer after we went fishing. It was my first boat ride in many years and one I won't forget. You are in good company, at the side of Jesus and all of our loved ones. Rest in peace. Love, Sarah Battaglia
Dara Buckley
December 2, 2007
My dear Uncle Chubby, you are the best uncle. I will never forget you and your generosity you gave to us. I love you and will never forget you, You are with Nanny now, your sister in heaven. I love you.The Bungalow will never be the same without you, but the memories will last forever. RIP. Uncle Chubby. Your great niece Dara
Jenna Orsley
December 2, 2007
Our deepest love and sympathy to our Aunt Paula and all our cousins. You are in our prayers, and we will always remember you Uncle Tony and all the wonderful memories we've shared. Love Jenna, Mark, & Max
Stanley Lee
December 2, 2007
To My Uncle Chubby,
you have lived an incredible great long life and there is no doubt that you will be missed. Im just writing to inform that we will all miss you very much. I pray that god will watch over you in heaven. R.I.P. Uncle and we love you.
judi barros
December 2, 2007
Uncle chubby was one in a million. He was our rock our foundiation. Everyday was blessing, fishing and crabbing is my happiest memory, playing cards, and cooking for us..beans and maccroni...I will miss you so much uncle chubby, youwill always be in my heart forever.love judi
MARY BUCKLEY
December 2, 2007
UNCLE CHUBBY, I WILL MISS YOU, MY HEART IS BROKEN. REST IN PEACE MY DEAR UNCLE I,LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS
LOVE,ALWAYS
MARY
Danielle Kline
December 2, 2007
Uncle Chubby will remain in our hearts forever! Peace, prayers and blessings. Love, Danielle & Kevin
Showing 1 - 20 of 20 results
Make a Donation
in Anthony Rocco's name
Memorial Events
for Anthony Rocco
How to support Anthony's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Anthony Rocco's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
