Anthony E. DiCocco

DICOCCO Anthony E. DiCocco age 67 of Easton passed away suddenly on October 17, 2011 in his home. He was born February 15, 1944 in Bridgeport, the only child of the late Ernest and Louise DiCocco. Beloved husband of Theresa DiCocco for the past 43 years, adoring father of Louise and her husband Jerry Beauton of Guilford, Lori and her husband Peter Prizio of Easton and T.J. of Easton. Beloved grandfather to Mia Prizio and Andrew Beauton. Survivors also include his uncle Duilio DiCocco and his wife Gina and several nieces, nephews and cousins; sister-in-law Sandina and the late Gerald Gizzi; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Lorenzo and Maria of Paris, France, Nicky and the late Rose of Trumbull, Alex and Ida of Stratford, Peter and Pam of Trumbull and Ken and Jean of Florida. He was a 1962 graduate of Notre Dame High School. Tony began his career in Bridgeport for E & F Construction Company as an ironworker and served on the Board of Trustees for Ironworkers Locals 15 and 424. As a general manager of Advanced Steel for the past 34 years, he oversaw some of the largest reinforcing steel projects in the state of Connecticut. Tony's passion was gardening and cooking. He was an avid Yankee fan who loved to catch a game and go eat and shop at Arthur Avenue. Tony was a supporter of Swim Across the Sound, served as an assistant to the Barnum Festival, and as a trustee for Circolo Sportivo Club where he enjoyed his morning espresso and a quick game of scala quaranta. In his spare time, Tony enjoyed framing pictures for his family and Friends. A quiet and gentle man, firm in his convictions and understanding of ones feelings. Tony will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Friends are invited to go DIRECTLY to Notre Dame of Easton Church at 10am on Friday October 21 where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated followed by entombment in Saint Monica's Chapel, Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Trumbull. Calling Hours will take place on Thursday from 4-8pm in the Commerce Hill Funeral Home, 4798 Main Street Bridgeport (on the Trumbull line) In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Swim Across the Sound or to St. Margaret's Shrine in loving memory of Tony. For online condolences, to share a story and light a virtual candle visit us at commercehillfh.com.