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Rocco Antonelli Obituary

ANTONELLI, Rocco J. Sr. Of Andover, formerly of Somerville, March 8th. Former husband of Dorothy A. and the late Nancy V. Father of Rocco J. Antonelli Jr. of Rockport, Robert B. of Somerville and Stephen M. of Leominster. Son of the late Rocco H. and Rose J. Antonelli. Brother of Rudy J. AntonelIi of NV., Mary M. Antonelli of Somerville and the late Ralph R., Frank A. and Jean T. Stanger. Rocco is also survived, by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral from the Cota -Struzziero Funeral Home, 197 Washington St., SOMERVILLE on Monday, March 14 at 9am. Funeral Mass in St. Ann's Church, 399 Medford St., Somerville at 10am. Relatives and friends may visit at the funeral home Sunday 2-6pm. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rocco's name to a Charity of your choice. Rocco was past President of the National Society of Public Accountants and Mass. Association of Public Accountants, former treasurer for the City of Somerville and Middlesex County, awarded "Accountant of the decade for years 1970-1980", owner of RJ Antonelli & Company, Inc. of Somerville & served proudly in the U.S. Navy during WWII. www.cotafuneralhomes.com Cota Family Funeral Homes Somerville/North Reading 617-625-6150

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 11 to Mar. 13, 2011.

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Bob

December 12, 2021

HAPPY 99th birthday!

Robert Antonelli

March 8, 2020

9 years ago, God took my Dad to Heaven.

Bob Antonelli

December 11, 2018

Dec. 11, 2018 ----Happy 96th birthday to the Greatest Dad.

Bob

December 13, 2017

On Dec. 11, 2017 ---- DAD would of been 95 yrs. old. Happy Birthday to the best Dad in the world. RIP Dad.

June 19, 2016

Dad, Happy Fathers Day 2016, Love Bob

June 21, 2015

Dad, Happy Father's Day 2015 Love, Bob

Bob Antonelli

December 12, 2014

Thank you JoAnn White for always remembering my Dad. It makes me feel good when you write on here. This perpetual obituary is the best thing I did since 3-8-2011. I wish all his friends would write on here.

Joann P. White

December 12, 2014

To hear "Don't Knock the Rock" one more time would be magical. Everyone that ever heard it has never forgotten it. He was a funny intelligent bombastic genius. Missed daily.

December 11, 2014

Happy 92nd Birthday DAD! Love, Bob

December 11, 2014

Happy 92nd Birthday DAD, Dec. 11, 2014.

Joan P. White

December 12, 2013

Rock, You always acted like a "Kid getting ready to play basketball" Always moving fast, outwitting the others with your moves and mind. No one like you!We were so fortunate to know a man and a mind like yours.

Bob Antonelli

December 11, 2013

Happy 91st birthday to my DAD.

November 10, 2013

Happy Veterans Day to U.S. Navy LT. Rocco J. Antonelli, Sr. Thank you for your Service to our great Country, Love from your son, Bob.

Bob Antonelli

June 16, 2013

Dad, I miss you + wish you were still here. Happy Father's Day, LOVE Bob.

December 11, 2012

On Dec. 11, 1922 the greatest Dad was born. Happy 90th Birthday to the best Dad ever! Love from your son, Bob.

December 11, 2012

Happy 90th birthday Dad.

Bob Antonelli

March 8, 2012

I love you + miss you Dad.

Rick Doe

May 3, 2011

I am sorry for your loss. I worked for Rocco for a couple of years and was amazed by his knowledge, his background and the large amount of friends he had. I learned a great deal from him during my time with him. He will be greatly missed

Steven Ciambelli

March 30, 2011

Rocco you helped me during a difficult time many years ago..I Thank You! My respect for you will be with me always..RIP

Beverly McAllister

March 30, 2011

Rocky, Bobby and Stephen, I heard of your fathers passing and I am truly sorry. He was a great man and wonderful to me as a young girl. Your dad was a friend of my father, John Heafy and my mother Mary. I have fond memories of us spending time together at your home. He will be missed.

March 27, 2011

Our condolences.

Billy & Ruthie Stryke

Joan Pasquina White

March 23, 2011

Rocky, Bobby, and Stephen and the Antonelli Family you have lost a man that the rest of us loved and respected Always knowing his magnetic energy and intellectual force would be there for us. Only after his family was ALL taken care of. What pride and love he had for all of you. To know I will never hear "Don't Knock the Rock" again is difficult right now but I am certain in time it will bring smiles with his memory.

Willie Bea McDonald

March 22, 2011

Frank and I are so sorry to hear of Rocco's passing, Though we have not been in touch in a number of years, we spent a lot of time with Rocco and Elizabeth at Lake George. We remember him fondly and enjoyed both of them very much. Our thoughts are with you..

Walter Razzaboni

March 16, 2011

Dear, Bobby, Family, & Company, We are very sorry to hear about Rocco's passing. We was a friend and mentor to me. Rosie and I send our deepest condolences.
Walter Razzaboni
Ayer, MA

Cindy and Chick

March 14, 2011

"Mr. Rocco", as we affectionately referred to him, was our fearsome, intimidating and wonderfully lovable accountant of many years. A visit to his office almost always included a warm hug or handshake, a bit of exagerrated blustery reproving, followed by seemingly tireless and endless story-telling. He was truly a unique individual who we are proud to have known. We'll miss him. Condolences to Rocco and the rest of his family.

Paul Antonelli

March 13, 2011

My condolences. Uncle Rocco will be missed.

Jerry Jones

March 13, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, so sorry for your loss.

Jerry Jones

March 13, 2011

Bobby, Rocky, Stephen, and the Antonelli family, I send my deepest condolences. On a daily basis we know he wore many hats and was quite the force to deal with. His passion, generosity, understanding, and great knowledge will be missed for years to come. He was one of a kind and will always be in my prayers. Mary Foster

Timothy O'Meara

March 13, 2011

Hey Rocco,I did'nt know your father and I only know you from the program,but I would like to give my condolences to you and your family..Be strong and once again,Please accept my sympathy's

March 13, 2011

Dear Bob and family,
We are very sorry to hear about your father. Please accept our most sincere condolences, and know that you are in our prayers.
The Pasquarello family

Judy Neergaard

March 13, 2011

With sincere sympathy and condolences to Rocky, Bobby and the Antonelli family.
Uncle Rocco will be deeply missed by all.

Cousin Judy and daughters Danielle and Kara

Anthony Salerno

March 13, 2011

I'd like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Antonelli Family.

Dennis Mitchell

March 12, 2011

Rocco, Bobby and Steven,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies
Christi and Me will keep you in our thoughts.
Dennis & Christi

Dennis Mitchell

March 12, 2011

Rocco, Bobby and Steven
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies
Christi and Me will keep you in our thoughts.
Dennis & Christi

Jim Berube

March 12, 2011

Dear Rocco and Bobby, Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. His love for you should help you thru this loss. Warm regards Jim Berube

Dave Garrity

March 12, 2011

Dear Bobby and Rocco,
I am saddened to hear about your father's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss. Rocco was a great guy who was a great help to me early in my career.
May he rest in peace

Jo-Ellen Corkery De Luca

March 12, 2011

My deepest sympathies. Rocco was a great friend of my Dad's. I always loved visiting his offices with Dad growing up.
Jo-Ellen Corkery De Luca

March 12, 2011

Dear Antonelli Family Please accept our deepest sympathy

Joe Lynch

March 12, 2011

May he rest in peace. Our condolences to the Antonelli's.
The Lynch's

ruth frascone

March 12, 2011

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS I WILL MISS YOUR DAD DEARLY WONDERFUL MAN SO SORRY

angelo marotta

March 12, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Walter and Michael Sullivan

March 11, 2011

To the Antonelli Family:

Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Walter and Michael Sullivan

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