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Alan L. Rocci

Alan Rocci Obituary

ROCCI, Alan L. Age 52, of Montreal, formerly of Dorchester. October 19, 2008, after a short illness. Alan loved flowers and worked as a florist in Montreal. He also worked with Pops at Neponset Florist. He is survived by his husband and best friend, Michel LaChance of Montreal. The beloved son of Ben and Barbara Tankle of Dorchester. The brother of Lynda Atkinson, Steven, Bruce, Larry and Michael Tankle, Donald Rocci, Sandra lovell, kenneth Rocci and many nieces and nephews. We will miss him and we will never forget him. Services to be announced at a later date.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 29, 2008.

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Maureen Hess

October 31, 2008

To all the Tankle Family,
My sincere sympathy, Alan was a great person, and he will really be missed by all of you. My thoughts are with you during this sad time.

Rachel Booth Lovell

October 29, 2008

You were one of the few important people. You will be missed and loved forever! You and Brucie were always my favorites!!! Michael and Reilly will miss you also.
Love your NIECE Rachel Booth Lovell

Lynda Atkinson

October 29, 2008

Alan you were a special brother and friend I will miss you so much and I will never forget you. Love your sister Lynda

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