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BARBARA ROCCO Obituary

ROCCO, Barbara A. (Dorion) Of Everett and Harwich Port, age 85, passed away on November 15, 2020, after a lengthy battle with Dementia, along with numerous physical ailments. Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Richard S. for over 55 years. Loving mother of Richard, Jr. and his wife Daniela of Lynnfield. Sister of the late Geraldine Dorion. Barbara is also survived by her adored granddaughters, Sara, Emma and Lily Domenica, all of Lynnfield. Barbara was the oldest daughter of Mary Dorion and Joseph Ramuglia.

Barbara was raised in Cambridge by her mother, Mary, and shared a childhood with her late sister, Geraldine, before Geraldine passed away in her early teens. They struggled to survive for many years until an angel by the name of Joseph "Joe" Ramuglia showed up in their lives and took care of both mother, Mary, and daughter, Barbara, until his own death. Barbara eventually fell in love with and married Richard S. Rocco. Together, they lived and raised their one and only child, Richard S. Rocco, Jr., on Second Street in Everett, surrounded by cousins that all resided in the same neighborhood. Barbara always loved staying active in clubs and organizations. She was involved in the Centre School Parent Teachers Association, Cub Scouts for the local kids, and helped organize summer beach parties for the Wyndemere Bluffs Association in Harwich Port. Later in life, she served as a trustee for the Parlin Memorial Library in Everett for many years.

As Barbara and Richard got into their "golden years," they would split time between Del Ray Beach, Florida and Harwich Port, yet always returning to Everett for the holiday season. They were avid travelers and visited destinations from Europe to the Far East. Although later in life, no matter where Barbara was, she had to check in with her beloved family. Her son Richard, his wife, Daniela, and three grandchildren were always first and foremost on her mind. She lived to listen to the stories that flowed from Sara, Emma or Lily around the dinner table and lit up like a beacon of joy hearing them talk.

Ultimately, time caught up with Barbara and she was called home to be with her departed husband Richard, mother Mary, father Joe, and sister Geraldine. May they all rest in peace and embrace each other eternally. God bless you, Barbara, you are finally at peace.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family has chosen a private Funeral Service for the safety and protection of those who loved her. Please omit flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mrs. Rocco to the Dementia Society of America by mail to PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901, or online at

www.DementiaSociety.org/donate RoccoCarrHendersonFH/DN Customer Logo1-877-71-ROCCO

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 17 to Nov. 19, 2020.

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frank carey

November 11, 2024

An avid reader and a congenial resident of Artis Sr. Living -Reading

Debra Heenan

March 21, 2021

My family and I are so sorry for the loss of Barbara. My mother met her when she went to live at Artis. My mother was Rosemarie and really gravities to her. Visiting mom, we always enjoyed Barbara’s company as well. Not only did mom love Barbara, our whole family loved her. May she Rest In Peace. The family of Rosemarie Lander.

frank carey

November 18, 2020

I enjoyed my brief conversations with Barbara at Artis . I would leave her my paper each day while reading her other papers in the TV room . She was always concerned for her fellow residents !

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