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GREGORY A. LaROCCA

GREGORY LaROCCA Obituary

GREGORY A. LaROCCA
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Gregory A. LaRocca, formerly of Front Royal, VA, on September 30, 2014, at the age of 67 after a brief battle with glioblastoma multiforme. Greg was preceded in death by his mother, Jean F. LaRocca, and is survived by his sons, Christopher D. LaRocca (Orlando, FL), Dominick A. LaRocca (Pensacola, FL); father, Dominick X. LaRocca (Sandy Springs, GA); sister, Alice LaRocca (San Francisco, CA); brother, John R. LaRocca (Paulette) (Providence Forge, VA); nieces, Lauren LaRocca (Matt Diskin) (Gladstone, MI) and Teresa Hall (Hart) (New York, NY); a large extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins; and numerous friends. Greg had a big heart with a strong passion for life and people. His strong and friendly personality touched everyone who had ever met him. Greg was well known and respected in his life and will be sorely missed by many family members, friends and acquaintances. Sporting competition was a major interest of Greg's. He was an avid golfer with a single digit handicap, and greatly enjoyed the competition and camaraderie with his golfing buddies at his Shenandoah Valley Golf Club in Virginia. Greg was also a life-long, devoted fan of the NY Yankees baseball team. He got great joy watching the recently televised career-ending Yankee games for his favorite player, Derek Jeter, whose leadership and role model characteristics Greg greatly admired and espoused for his two sons. The family wishes to thank the devoted team of doctors, nurses, therapists, and support staff at the Veterans Administration Medical Centers in Baltimore and Atlanta. Greg's family would like to especially thank the entire staff of the 2nd floor of The Eagles' Nest Community Living Center at the Atlanta VAMC whose compassion and care enabled Greg to live his last months in peace and comfort. The kindness and support by these wonderful people deeply touched Greg and his family. The family would also like to thank everyone for their many thoughts and prayers during Greg's final journey. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, October 6, 2014, at Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, 7171 Glenridge Drive in Sandy Springs, GA at 10:30 a.m. A reception for family and friends will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions may be made to the Atlanta VA Voluntary Services Department (notation: for "the CLC"), 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033.

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Published by The Washington Post on Oct. 3, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for GREGORY LaROCCA

16 Entries

Yvonne hoffman

October 7, 2014

Peace be with you My Friend

Yvonne hoffman

October 7, 2014

Greg, the memories of you will never be forgotten, your smile, your laughter, and you huge heart. May the angels be among you my friend. Big hugs to you and yours. May God bless you and keep you. Yvonne Hoffman

October 6, 2014

Growing up in Arlington Forest, I clearly remember the friendship my Mom and Dad had with Greg's beautiful Mom and Dad, Jeanne and Nick Larocca, and their children John, Greg, and Alice. The Family was a blessing to us all! Praise God that Greg is absent from the body and now present with His Lord & Saviour Jesus (2 Corinthians 5,8)!

Dr.Ron Motley & Family, Fairfax, Virginia

Bud Richards

October 6, 2014

I lost track and haven't seen you in years. I have tons of memories from all the good times we had at St Thomas More and Wakefield High. I have missed you all these years and now I'll miss you forever. Rest in peace, my friend.

Rev 21:3&4 G. Johnson

October 6, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Michael Motley

October 5, 2014

I was very sad to here about Greg. I recall many years ago in Arlington Forest all the good times we had playing sports together even though I could not come close to Greg's ability in any sport. We all enjoyed growing up together. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with all the family members at this difficult time.

With deepest sympathy, Mike Motley

~ Rev.21:4. ~ ~ V Austin

October 4, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bill Debra Kornegay

October 4, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

DeNelson (Juggy) Ward

October 4, 2014

So many days have past since I saw you last. You were such a good friend. Your humor and genuiness will always be remember. Rest peacefully good friend. May God console your family and welcome you to eternal happiness.

Belita & Harold Ford

October 4, 2014

Greg, in our minds, you went out in a blaze of glory. We will think of you with fond memories every time we see the Greg LaRocca Cup displayed at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club.
Rest in peace, my friend.

Margarita Warden

October 4, 2014

So sorry for your loss. My prayers and wishes are with you. It is so difficult loosing a sibling. God Bless you and your family through these very sad times. Treasure the memories! Margarita Warden

Cal Coolidge

October 4, 2014

Greg LaRocca is going to be impossible to replace as a dependable golfing partner/opponent and leader of our winter time bowling fun. I've been around Greg for about 7 years and loved his competitive spirit even when we were on the opposite side of the match or the argument. We're all going to miss pulling into the parking lot at SVGC and not seeing LaRocca's 2DNPRS license plate waiting for us. Godspeed Greg LaRocca you were one of a kind....

theresa jones

October 3, 2014

Greg you will be deeply missed until we meet again my friend..... your next door neighbor on highknob.

Anna Mirk

October 3, 2014

It was such a pleasure to get to know Greg and his devoted family during his time with us at the CLC. His humor and his heart kept us smiling and inspired. My thoughts are with your family in this difficult time. May all the wonderful memories you have bring you peace. I hope you can all have a lobster dinner and toast this wonderful man!

Cathy Tyskowski

October 3, 2014

John and Alice - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Greg was a very special person and I know he will be missed. May God bless Greg and his whole family!

Paul (Foo) Romano

October 3, 2014

I went to Wakefield High School with Greg and had lost track of him for many years. However as fate would have it I ran into him at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club several years ago. When I ran into him our conversation picked up like we last saw each other the day before not like it had been over 30 years since we had seen each other.I looked forward to those Saturday and Sunday meetings at the course when we would laugh and talk about the good old days when we were young kids in high school. Greg was the same now as he was when we were kids. I will sorely miss those Saturdays and Sundays, so when I pull into the parking lot I will always look to the heavens and say good morning to him and hope someday we will be together again and play the big course in the sky. Rest in Peace my FRIEND.
Paul

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