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Rocco Corrado Obituary

Rocco Corrado passed away peacefully October 4, 2012 after a courageous battle against cancer. He was surrounded by all those who loved him deeply. Rocco was born on the 17th of February 1948 in Italy and immigrated to the United States as a child. He lived in Paterson, NJ and served in the United States Army. After serving in the Army, Rocco pursued a career in the culinary arts. Rocco moved to Tucson where he became a renowned chef and an accomplished business owner. He dedicated his life to cooking and his family. Rocco Corrado is the son of the late Maria De Rosa and Michael Corrado. Rocco is predeceased by his sister, Michelle. He is survived by his brothers, Gennaro and Peter; his sisters, Rose, Antonietta, Angelina and Maria; his son, David wife Catherine; son, Mark wife Melissa; grandchildren, Anya and Ethan and a large extended family. Services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers and cards, the family requests donations made to curePC.org.

Published by Arizona Daily Star on Oct. 7, 2012.
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Merry Christmas Rocco,I'm thinking of you alot. Siraulo1

December 25, 2012

May it comfort you to know that your loved one is at peace and in the loving arms of our LORD with deepest sympathy

Shelly middleton Camp

October 17, 2012

October 12, 2012

Uncle Rocco I won't forget the lessons in Italian 101 : Mangia la . . . Succhia il . . . Thank you for the great times & laughs. I will miss your great big warm hugs. Some say, "Sedona is like a little piece of heaven." Mike, Gennaro and I are glad we got to share it with you. See you in Sedona.

I love you,
Noemi Corrado

Noemi Corrado

October 12, 2012

David and Cathy, our deepest sympathy. You and your family are in our thoughts.
Nick & Lupe

October 11, 2012

Uncle Rocco, you introduced us to some awesome music -Santana- ;) and taught us some valuable life lessons with your love for family and positive attitude towards life. You will always be in my heart. Love you- Rosemary Maslanka

Rosemary Maslanka

October 11, 2012

Always on my mind, Siraulo1

October 9, 2012

You are out of my sight, but never from my heart. Siraulo1

October 8, 2012

Uncle Rocco, I bet I really surprised you when I won the first game of our pool match this past summer at the shore at seaside heights. But, you came back in stellar fashion to take game 2. we agreed to put off the deciding game. someday we will play it! love you and miss you, chi-town nephew mike

October 8, 2012

David, Cathy, Mark and Melissa, Our deepest sympathy and our love on the loss of a great man who be live forever in our hearts. We love Uncle Rocco and cherish the time we had together and will never forget him! Love, the Maslanka cousins

October 7, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the Corrado family. I had the greatest pleasure knowing and working with Rocco at the Ramada Inn and Westward look. Such a lasting impression, I will never forget him. Chuck and Cindi Pearce

October 7, 2012

Droc, Forever in my heart, thank you being a great uncle. Love you!

Christine Corrado

October 7, 2012

Uncle Rocco you will be forever in our hearts. We will truly miss you. Love and kisses are sent to you.

Josephine Riley

October 7, 2012

To the Corrado family, Rocco has been a good friend for many years to both of us and he will be missed. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you. Please know that Vinny and I are keeping you all in our prayers.

Vija Garcia-Dixon

October 7, 2012

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