Rocco J. "Rocky" Barba Sr.

Rocky was a friend of my father, Jack. I met him when we lived on Fanshawe Street in Philadelphia. I was about 6 years old. He used to play Santa Claus for us at Christmastime. We knew it was him though. The scent of his Wrigley's Spearmint Gum was an absolute giveaway. It's safe to say, I grew up knowing him. I remember his swarthy good looks, sharkskin suits, Cadillacs (always with a trunk full of gifts) and trips to Vegas with my parents. I remember once he gave me a brown kimono...

Rocky, It is always difficult when a legend has left our area.
Main Street in Manayunk will not be the same without you strolling up and down the street. May God watch over you at all times.

Manayunk and Rocky's Sip n Steak. After a night out at the movies or at a club, Rockies was where we'd all go and we'd all meet up with the rest of the crowd or other homies. "Sips" in the '70's was a Manayunk icon. Very sad and will be missed. Had plenty of laughs/ memories with Roc and Sip's.(and later Pitchers).

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

GOD BLESS YOU ROCKEY YOUR WITH THE LORD WHERE WE ALL HOPE TO BE ONE DAY

Hi Vi,

Please accept my sincere condolences on Rocky's death.
I could have wonderful experiences at Sip's because of Rocky and you in 1972 and 1973. I fortuantely could meet him 3 years ago at Sip on Sunday afternoon when I had a business trip in the States.
God bless you.

i will miss your strange humor, and thanks for always paying for the gas. i wouldn't be where i am today if it wasn't for your advise and help. prayers for the family you left behind.