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John LaRocca Obituary

Age 64, of Chelmsford, died June 11, 2006. Former Commercial Insurance Broker for Waverly Insurance Agency in Belmont. Husband of Marilyn (Gardner) LaRocca. Father of Jillian G. LaRocca of Clinton, and Krista L. LaRocca of Chelmsford. Brother of Irene A. Rizzo of E. Boston, Nancy Melchionda of Winthrop, and Deborah L. Kalligheri of W. Peabody. Cousin, Uncle and Great Uncle of many. Visiting hours at the Blake Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., CHELMSFORD on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. Burial at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Chelmsford. Friends who desire may make contributions to Mass. General Hospital Cancer Research, Development Office, 165 Cambridge St, Ste 600, Boston, MA 02114. www.blakefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Jun. 13, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for John LaRocca

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John Berry

May 20, 2007

I miss the long talks and the questions that I still do not have good answers to.

Phyllis Ciannavei

June 19, 2006

Marilyn:



Just heard about the passing of your husband. I am truly sorry for your loss and am thinking of you and your girls at this most trying time. I will keep you in my prayers.

June 18, 2006

Happy Father's Day Daddy! I love you

Love,

Krissy

Claire Mardirosian

June 15, 2006

Dear Marilyn and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. John is now at peace and in the Heavens to watch over the ones he loves forever.

Kelly & Dave Patterson

June 15, 2006

Dear Krista,

We're so sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in our thoughts.

June 14, 2006

Uncle,

I will always cherish the memories that I have of you from the fishing trips that we went on to the fun times we spent in the yard by the pool. You put up a long hard fight and refused to give up, now it is time for you to go rest and be with God. I will miss you forever.

Love Always,

Guy

Your Nephew and Doctor

Laura King

June 14, 2006

Dear Marilyn, Jill and Krista,



We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



Herb, Laura and Samantha King

Fred & Corrine Palladino

June 14, 2006

Dear Marilyn & Family -

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We have shared some good times with you all at Rocky & Christine's house. I am sure it must be hard to take your next breath right now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Rosemarie DiGregorio

June 14, 2006

Irene, Nancy and Debbie



I was so sorry to hear about the passing of John. You guys were always so close and I could always feel the love between you all. My thoughts and prayers are with the girls, Marilyn and to all of you.

Irene Rizzo

June 14, 2006

Brother,



I am go to miss you for the rest of my life! You fought a long hard fight, and you never gave up. You were a great brother, husband, father and most of all a great friend. I love you and will see you again someday!



Love always your sister,

Irene

Christine Palladino

June 14, 2006

Uncle John,



I am going to miss you showing up at my door, and always staying later than Auntie really want too. I am so happy to know that you are in heaven, and I know I will see you again some day.

Love,

Chris

Pat and Jim Donovan

June 14, 2006

Dear Marilyn, Jill, Krista, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers and thoughts. John is now at peace, but he will always be with you in spirit and love.

Wayne, Susan , Becky, Rachele & Courtney Tinker

June 14, 2006

Dear Marilyn, Jill & Krista;



We send you our love, thoughts, and prayers. You all mean so much to us and even though we know John is with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the loss of our friend and brother in Christ is deeply felt. John's witnessing for the Lord was incredible and the passion in which he spoke of Christ was to say the least awesome. Please know we send our heartfelt condolences to you all. Love,

Christine DeSilvio

June 13, 2006

Dear John you will always be missed in our lives,you were like a grandpa to our kids, it will hurt for a long time, but we will all see each other again someday, you're at peace now, whenever we're missing you I told the kids look up in the sky and look at the clouds and see what picture you can make out and they smile and say don't worry Mr John sees it to and is playing along. We will miss you and will love you always.



Nick , Chris and kids

cindy mariotti

June 13, 2006

Dear Krista, Jill, and Marilynn...

Very sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathies. You girls were everything to John and it showed.

Krista I love you bunches...Cindy

Sister, Debbie

June 13, 2006

Brother you put up a great fight and won as far as I'm concerned. It was your body that gave out but your heart and soul never stopped fighting. I will always remember the good times at my house and hearing your laughter from the dining room, as well as, when you would tell us the stories about Marilyn. I know I am happy you no longer are in pain but the selfish me misses you already. I will love and miss you forever.

Darlene & Stephen Travers

June 13, 2006

Marilyn,Jillian,Krista

Thinking of you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

John was an awesome man to be with and will always remember the good times at sis' house.



Love Stephen and Darlene

Jack Garrity

June 13, 2006

Dear Marilyn and Family,



I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.



Sincerely,

Jack

Debbie Sawicki

June 13, 2006

Dear Marilyn, Jillian, and Krista, We were very sorry to hear of the passing of John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Love, Dom, Debbie, Kristen, and Michael

Jillybean LaRocca

June 13, 2006

I'll always love you and miss you daddy!

MARILYN LAROCCA

June 13, 2006

Honey, You're at peace now and with The Lord. No worries. Please know that you have been a wonderful father and husband, taking care of us always and forever. Our beautiful daughters and I love you very much and will miss you. You will always be in our hearts.

Love ya, Mal

Brenda, Mike, Jen and Dave Kline

June 13, 2006

Dear Marilyn, Jill and Krista:



We send out deepest sympathy and love to each of you. May God comfort you at this time as friends and family surround you. May it be of comfort to know that John is now praising God with the angels and we will one day be united with him in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

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