Metairie, Louisiana
Age 83
James La Rocca passed away on October 15, 2023 at the age of 83 in Metairie, Louisiana. Funeral Home Services for James are being provided by Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery - Metairie. The obituary was featured in The Times-Picayune on October 17, 2023.
I worked at Mollere Electric in the 1970´s and 1980´s and knew Jim through our both working there. He would come into the office weekly to turn in his reports and timesheets. Always a nice man and a perfectionist. He gifted me one of his albums which I still have today. Last I saw him was at the Treasure Chest, dressed to the 9´s, with his wife. Rest in Peace, Jim. Keep blowing your horn.
Carolyn Applewhite
August 30, 2024 | Work
Renzo Arbore, Jimmy La Rocca, Lino Patruno a Trapani with Calogero Marrali on drums with Renzo Arbore and David Hansen on drums with Jimmy LaRocca. Shared by Lino Patruno, a dear friend of Jimmy's in Italy. Enjoy: https://youtu.be/WI_NfJ4dATg
Lino Patruno, Renzo Arbore, and Italian musician friends.
December 27, 2023 | Friend
I enjoyed visiting with and interviewing Jimmy on two occasions. Always a gentleman and a great host (and wonderful to jam with!). Rest In Peace, sir.
Paul Scott
December 25, 2023 | Friend
A musical journey of business and performance. I enjoyed every moment working alongside Jimmy. We brought the music to all corners of the globe with the best group of musicians you'd ever want to perform with. The recordings are here to stay. Jimmy, you will be missed.
Thanks for an amazing adventure in music.
David Hansen
October 19, 2023 | New Orleans, LA | Friend
Greater Glory Basket
David W Hansen
October 19, 2023
Classic Ivory A Florist Original
Sonia Alvarez MD
October 18, 2023
jimmy was a great man you will be missed my friend.
jay smith a/c supply
October 18, 2023 | Friend
I had the honor of meeting and playing with Jimmy a few years ago. He was a very fine player, and a true gentleman. He did an excellent job keeping the music of the ODJB alive.
Jim Syoen
October 18, 2023 | Friend
