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Rocco J. Greco

Chicago, Illinois

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Rocco J. Greco, loving son of the late Louis and Grace, nee Santarsieri; devoted brother of John (Mildred), Frank (Eileen), Rose (the late Frank) Scarpelli, LaVerne Greco, Michael (Ellen Sue), the late Anthony (Angeline), Jerold (the late Frances), Florence (the late Charles) Gentile, Mary...

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I came upon the record album Rocco gave to me and Frank, It has been many years ago that I went from my wedding reception to see Rocco with my new husband, in 1967. Frank a singing bartender to me and the patrons of Rocco's, passed in 1996 in Florida. I can still play his album. And have many , many fond memories Although so late with this message,, Know that he is remembered for his friendship, talent and welcoming smile. My sincere condolences to his family.

I remember Rocco well I was 23 yro. When I first met him he always played my special song when he would see me come in. It was a song that meant a great deal to us both in a special way. I have his album he recorded he gave me and autographed. Im 70yro. Now and still have that album it brings back so many wonderful memories. Rocco was a great man and a very special person in my life. He will never be forgotten.
Steve Lane

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Rocco. I will remember "Roc" for his kind and generous spirit. I can still picture him sitting at the organ in Mr. Greco's Lounge, dapperly attired in his tuxedo, and a big smile on his face. It would not be more than five minutes after I entered that he would belt out his rendition of "Danny Boy" to recognize my arrival. I think he was always happiest when he was entertaining. Thanks for your many kindnesses Roc. You are in my thoughts and in my...

A wonderful man whom we got to know through his 1946 marketing photo which has held an honored spot on the living room wall of our family summer cottage since 1980. We discovered his picture in a flea market that year in search of a fun, first prize award for a golf tournament at our first family reunion. We have held similar reunions every five years or so ever since with a growing list of winners etched on a placque beneath his picture. Our most recent reunion, named "Rocco Greco 2000", was...

Rocco has brought our family together for many years. The entire Baldwin clan will never forget him.

I am so sorry for the loss of Rocco Greco. He was an important part of our family gatherings!

I am so glad I got to speak to Rocco last year or was it the year before. I am sorry I never got to meet him in person. As an amateur singer he gave me some advice. My family had the Rocco Greco Golf Tournament (Family only duffers game.)for years and he thought it was a fun idea. We had a signed autographed picture of him that we found at a street fair that was our annual prize passed down each year with great honors and fanfare. My brother found his name via the internet and then we...

The warm and happy memories of the joy and friendship Rocco has given me go back nearly forty years. I am sorry to hear of his passing and sorrier still that I was unable to attend his funeral. Many times, when I was in town, I'd drop by the house and leave a message on the basement door. He never failed to call and say he was sorry he missed me. I mourn his passing.

If my name does not ring a bell LaVergne & Michael should remember the crazy girl who always showed up on her...

I will keep you in my prayers, Rockie. Thanks for the many happy memories of your lounge and Beach Park home....you had a beautiful talent and shared it with many....God keep you.