ROCCO G. MARZANO

Rocco G. Marzano was born on February 24, 1916 in Ohio. Son of Salvatore and Raffaela Marzano, he was the youngest of five. His parents and siblings preceded him in death. He attended Pitt University where he received his Bachelor's Degree. In 1941, while attending the University of Hawaii, Rocco was called to active military service in the U.S. Army and was a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor. A member of the famed 442nd infantry regiment with the 100th battalion, Major Rocco G. Marzano earned four Purple Hearts serving in World War II before returning to Connellsville, PA. He married Marie Nicolina (Nickel) Pape, on July 27, 1946. They raised three sons. Rocco retired after a successful teaching career in San Diego City Schools. He is united with his late son, Phillip. Rocco is survived by his loving wife, Marie, their two sons, Samuel and David, their daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. His kind, gentle spirit and generous heart will be dearly missed by many. A memorial service will be held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery on November 23, 2010, at 11:30 a.m.