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Rocco DiVello Obituary

Rocco James DiVello, 25

Rocco James DiVello, 25, of Lafayette passed away on June 1, 2013, at 4:10 p.m. at his residence. Rocco was born on March 7, 1988, in South Kingstown, RI to James K. DiVello and Debra A. (Collins) Lovvorn, and they survive. Rocco was a 2006 graduate of Benton Central High School. He worked as a carpenter for his father's business, J.D. Contracting. Rocco was in Building Trades, enjoyed BMX Biking, loved his dog, Otis, and enjoyed taking him swimming. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his niece and nephews.

Surviving along with his father, James K. (fiancé: Kim Davis) DiVello, mother, Debra A. (husband: James) Lovvorn are three siblings, Brandy DiVello of Montmorenci, Megan (husband: Todd) Salsbury of Rossville, and Lee Vessels of Lafayette, and two step-brothers, Jarrett Embrey of Delphi, and J.D. Embrey of Delphi. Also surviving is one niece, Molly Salsbury, and two nephews, Mason Slasbury, and Ashton Hayden, and his paternal grandparents, Bill & Linda DiVello of Marathon, FL, and maternal grandparents, Bill Collins of Lafayette, and Daisy Burnette of Lafayette.

He is preceded in death by his paternal Nana, Susanne Brown.

Services will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. with visitation one half-hour prior to the service at Simplicity Funeral Care. The family is requesting that everyone attending the services wear a tie-dye shirt. Memorial contributions can be made to Community Cancer Network. Share memories and condolences at www.simplicity-funeralcare.com.

Published by Journal & Courier from Jun. 3 to Jun. 4, 2013.
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Thinking of you today. Xo

Amy Bolduc

June 8, 2013

RIP bud<3 you are free now!! you were such a fighter! now you are free of pain! you will be missed be all! prayers to your family

bev deno

June 8, 2013

My very deepest sympathy to you and your family. Thinking of you,
Sophia Hardin

June 6, 2013

Jim - Sounds like Rocco brought a lot of love and happiness to everyone who knew him...you never think you'll outlive your child, it just doesn't seem fair. I think your Mom passed so quickly so she could be at the Gate to welcome Rocco, so he wouldn't feel so alone. My love to all...Aunt Bonnie

June 5, 2013

Heather Gibson

June 5, 2013

James Royer

June 5, 2013

May your family have peace in this time of sadness. Find comfort in knowing he is no longer suffering.

Jennifer Seward

June 5, 2013

Rocco we love you.

Anthony Divello

June 5, 2013

JD I am so sorry for your loss, there are no words to express the sympathy for the loss of a child. My prayers and thoughts are with you and yours during this difficult time.

Emily Clawson

June 5, 2013

Jim, so sorry for your loss. He faught a hard battle. I know you were there every step of the way. I'm sure working with you helped Rocco fight his battle. Again Sorry.

Josh Trader

June 5, 2013

Jim , Brandy ,Megan and Deb you are all in thoughts and prayers. My heart is with you all. Love Amy XOXO

Amy Bolduc

June 5, 2013

Rocco I have known you since before you were born. I remember your dad dancing around saying "I am having a boy". You will be missed greatly and you have touched MANY MANY lives. You will ALWAYS live on in the hearts and souls of everyone that has had the pleasure of meeting you. Always love in our hearts and prayers for you and your family, Mike Hickman, wife Dionne, Michael, Eddie, and girls. Love you all.

Michael Hickman

June 5, 2013

Rocco you stole my heart the first day...I will always remember the crazy stuff we talked about.and the silly stuff we laughed at. I only wish I could have done more..Rest now. the fight is over. and your at peace...miss u !

ellen terrell

June 4, 2013

Danielle Nicholson

June 4, 2013

You were amazing. You fought a good fight. I love you Rocco i'm going to miss you. You were the best cousin anyone could ask for. I love you.

miriah funk

June 4, 2013

You will be missed by all that knew you Rocco!! you fought long and hard now rest easy!! Love, Aunt Teresa

June 4, 2013

Rocco, you were an amazing cousin & guy. Loved my many. Forgotten by none. I love you!

Hannah Funk

June 4, 2013

Teresa Funk (DiVello)

June 4, 2013

Jim, Deb, Brandy, Megan and families,

May your fond memories of Rocco bring you comfort, even as you face the darkest of days. And may the love of your family and friends sustain your heartache. Our deepest sympathies are with you. Troy, Melissa, Mike, Tony, Arianna and Nick Funk

Melissa Funk

June 4, 2013

Debbie, I am thinking about you!! Really not sure what to say.. Rocco is a angel now! living life to the fullest...

shelly hartman

June 4, 2013

RIP buddy!! Seeing you fight as hard as you did everyday you were in the office was very hard, but I was very lucky to get to see you again after being out of school for so long! You were an amazing guy and super sweet with a BIG HEART!! You fly high ANGEL! ROCCOSTRONG forever and always!

Amanda Lowe-Brost

June 4, 2013

Jim, I am so very sorry to hear about Rocco. May God give you strength.

Jenny Franklin

June 4, 2013

You were a great guy and you fought so hard for so long. Our prayers are with your family and those closest to you. RIP

Brittiny Rodgers, Will& Alannah Currin

June 4, 2013

Rocco you were a great guy, and you will be missed greatly. Our prayers are with your family and those closest to you. RIP

Brittiny Rodgers, Will& Alannah Currin

June 4, 2013

Rest in peace Rocco. We love you.

Uncle Tony & Aunt Laurie Divello

June 4, 2013

It's so hard to accept that you were borrowed but you will forever live in the hearts and heads of many. Thank you for being in my brother's life and thank you for inspiring me. Love you and condolences to the divello's.

Lilly Holliday

June 4, 2013

Farwell an R.I.P

Ted bibble

June 4, 2013

Truly sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers

Jeremy Johnson

June 4, 2013

You fought hard you will be terribly missed!! You will always be in my heart you were a great friend

Alyssa Munsey

June 4, 2013

Rest Easy Rocco. You will be missed.

Megan Hardin

June 3, 2013

Rocco you will be missed by all of us. We know you are in gods' hands and are at peace.Love you! Aunt Marge

Marge Rardon

June 3, 2013

Sorry for your loss. I remember Rocco when he was little and him and his sister would play with me and my sister. He will be missed

Amber Elder

June 3, 2013

My sweet baby brother. I love you so much. I will miss you more than words can say

Brandy

June 3, 2013

My prayers and thoughts go out to my long time friend Brandy, her family and I still pray for the strength you as a family will work together threw such a hard time. He is with God and in an amazing place. Love sent your way!

Amber Thomsen

June 3, 2013

Sorry for your loss

tara rusty manus young

June 3, 2013

Peaceful rest, Rocco.

Kevin Johnson

June 3, 2013

Such a great guy- he will be forever missed.
DC

June 3, 2013

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