Leo A. LaRocca

My condolences to the LaRocca family. I was a former student in his early morning economics class...and was always the perfect start to a my long day at SI. He was a tower of a man, selfless and incredibly kind. We were treated as men in his class and he would indulge the fascination in all of our young minds, even humor us when we asked him to prove he could rip up a 3" phone book in half. Even though he shared he would be sore for a week...he did it. He didn't need to but in the end, we...

I, and my family, especially Alicia Pinto, send to the La Rocca family our most sincere condolences on the passing of Leo. Our Lord saw fit to call him Home on the feast of the Apostle Andrew. Mr. Leo LaRocca was similarly an apostle of faith, hope , and love. What a beautiful day to enter in God´s glory. May the joy and peace now experienced by Leo shed a blanket of consolation over all his children and grand children, especially his dear wife! We remain united in prayer for all of you and...

Years ago I shipped out with one "Rocky La Rocca". He was the bos'n, from Rhode Island. Hands down one of the funniest, most endearing, most professional of shipmates ever. I wonder if there was any connection. Though I never knew Leo, if he was anything like Rocky he must have been an absolute gem to those who did. Perhaps they'll meet in the Great Beyond and share some terrific sea stories. Dennis Francis...

The Giusti family & O'Balle family fondly remember Leo.

We have missed Leo and Kappy at the river on Bay Avenue over the last few years. My condolences to the LaRocca family. From The Twins on Bay... Kris and Kathy Bauer.

Coaches can have a profound impact upon their high school players. For me, Leo did. Thanks for the support Coach, and rest easy. Rick Murphy SI '69

Coaches can have a great impact on their teenage players. For me, Leo did. Thanks for all the support Coach, and rest easy. Rick Murphy SI Class of `69

Leo was always a mentor and a class act when I was a program's . Leo also was a friend and confidant. He had a great ride and will always be remembered by the people who loved and admired his commitment to the school . Elmer Carr Class of 1969

Will greatly miss Mr. Leo LaRocca, an incredible person. Immensely enjoyed his SI economics class and his stewardship of SI sports, especially Track and Field. We often conversed at the San Francisco downtown Olympic Club. Last saw the gentleman at a NCAA basketball tournament at Chase Center.