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Michael DiRocco Obituary
He was the husband of Kathleen M. (Fillissey) DiRocco for 38 years and was a son of the late Michael A. and Anntoinetta (Gugliemo) Di- Rocco, Sr. Michael was the father of Michael A. DiRocco, III and Lisa Ann Gustafson. Brother of Pasquale A. Di- Rocco, Sr. and grandfather of Robert E. Gustafson, Jr. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave. with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Benedict Church, Beach Avenue, Warwick. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Information and guestbook visit www.TheQuinnFuneralHome.com
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for Michael DiRocco
Deanne (Dede) Tipping
August 15, 2008
im sorry to respond so late but i wanted to send my sympathy, he was good friends with my dad the late thomas "tiny" tipping. my prayers are with you
August 10, 2008
hey dad, i miss u terribly. had my first bday wout u last week and it sucked. i thought this would get easier in time but it only seems to get worse. lil bobby talks about u everyday and im so sad that he doesnt have u here anymore. well i miss and love u so much, talk to u soon!
lisa
Artie Purcell
August 5, 2008
My deepest sympath to the family and friends of Michael.
Dianna DiRocco
August 1, 2008
Hi uncle Mike I really miss you its seems like forever since i've seen you we will always have the greatest memories of you Love ,
July 30, 2008
I miss u Mike.I still cant believe this happened.You will always be in my heart.
Lisa DiRocco
July 25, 2008
Hi Daddy,
Its only been a few days but i miss u tons already. Iknow ur at peace now but this is still very hard for me. lil Bobby keeps asking 4 u and wondering when ur coming back and that just breaks my heart. I let him know ur watching over him now and that you will live in his heart forever. We love u a whole bunch too much and a thousand lotta lottas!!!!
Lisa
Mary Castaldi-Cooper & Peter Castaldi
July 23, 2008
Dear Kathy & Faimly,
We all are sorry for your lost. Michael was a nephew to our mother Angelina Dirocco Castaldi.
cynthia peck
July 23, 2008
Dear Kathy&Faimly
We all are sorry for your lost. But know he is not in pain any more he's with god.
Love Michael&Cynthia Peck
Rose Rivet
July 22, 2008
Dear Kathy & Family,
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. I know Mike is in a special place now.
God Bless you all,
Michael & Robin Melancon
July 22, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Debra Roffo
July 22, 2008
Lisa, I am so sorry for your loss, I do know what your going through. Dont be affraid to talk to him when you need to he's listening. You were a great daughter to him. May he rest in peace. i'll keep you in my prayers.
Love Debbie
July 22, 2008
"MICHAEL NOW MAY YOU REST IN PEACE." WE WILL NEVER FORGET OUR FRIEND. LOVE ALWAYS, CHUCKY&LUE!
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