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James Rocchi Obituary
Jim was born and raised in Glastonbury, CT to Italian immigrants Claudia "Dina " Malvicini and Santiago "Charlie" Rocchi on August 4, 1945.
Jim spent the early half of his working life in the restaurant business. Having been trained as a chef at the Culinary Institute of America, he spent 25 years in the restaurant business where he opened and operated four restaurants in CT. The Casa Loma, The Rendezvous, The Rusty Nail and The Windsor House.
Jim later took ownership of Glastonbury Hardware and Glastonbury Water Systems, where he worked until his retirement in 2010.
Upon retirement, Jim and his wife Sally relocated to Alpine Lake Resort in Terra Alta, West Virginia to be closer to his children. In retirement he was active in the East Preston Lions club and spent much of his time working with the Alpine Lake Property Owners in various capacities.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Charles Rocchi. He is Survived by his wife Sally (Leffingwell) Rocchi, His sister Mary Ann Pontillo, and his children Joanne Watson (Jack) and Deanna Thomas (Jim) and his 5 grandchildren, Matt, Alex, Sean, Katie and Michael.
A memorial celebration and reception will be held on June 30th at the Alpine Lake Resort Boat House from 4-7pm. Friends and Family are invited to attend and share in celebrating Jim and his profound influence on family and friends in the community.
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Anne Breault
June 9, 2025
Miss you Jim
Duff Miller
August 21, 2023
Sally,
I was very sad to hear about Jim Passing. He was a great guy, great friend, and a great mentor. I learned a great deal from him during my years at Glastonbury Hardware, in both "fix it" knowledge and Life knowledge. I still pass on his fix it information to my customers and cherish the life gems he shared with me, especially how to be a good Father.
Nick Filer
June 19, 2023
Sally and girls : We are saddened by Jims passing . He was a good friend and a good man . You all are in our prayers...Nick and Dawn Filer
Gary Moreno
June 18, 2023
To the Rocchi Family, I work for Jimmy and Chuck at the Windsor House back in the mid 70´s. I appreciated what they had taught me and both of them will be forever in my heart. God bless.
Suzanne Colton
June 18, 2023
Dear Sally, Mary Ann, Louise and families,
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Jimmy. We have many fond memories of our families getting together over the years.
Jimmy will be sorely missed. He and brother, Chuck were so funny together.
We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Our condolences,
The Colton Family
Suzanne, Art, Kathy and families
Brad Baker Windsor, CT.
June 18, 2023
Sally, I said a prayer for you and Jim. You still have a beautiful family and I want you to enjoy them to the max. Your children met me in the Windsor House and only one cried, for a moment. God Bless you and Thank You for knowing your family. Brad Baker.
Dori Taylor Sullivan
June 18, 2023
I met Jim and his brother Chuck when I started work at the Windsor House office when I attended Windsor High School. I later worked at the Rusty Nail while in college. Jim was always kind and often funny. The Rocchi brothers were wonderful to work with. Condolences to Jim's family.
Anne Surdyka Breault
June 17, 2023
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the sweetest guy I´ve ever met . My prayers and condolences are with sally and the rest of the family. May the memories you have of Jim help you get through these tough times and days ahead. Anne Breault
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