Remembering the life, death and legacy of Purple Heart recipient ROCCO MARCHETTA
Rocco F. Marchetta, a longtime resident of Mount Prospect, peacefully passed away on August 21, 2019, with his family at his bedside. He was born on February 26, 1922, in Chicago, Il. Rocco was a WWII veteran and proud to have served his country, receiving a Purple Heart for his valor. He was a successful entrepreneur, owning a woman's hair salon in Park Ridge for over 25 years. He was a proud and active member of St Raymonds Parish and served as an usher for more than 50 years. He was...
