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Michael LaRocca Obituary
May 17, 1954 - July 16, 2025
Kansas City, Missouri - Michael "Mike" LaRocca passed away July 16, 2025 at the age of 71. Mike was born May 17, 1954 in Kansas City, MO. Mike attended Winnetonka High School. Mike worked for over 30 years at LaRocca Grocery Company. While in his 20's, Mike was a Karate Instructor and took up the sport of kick boxing. Mike enjoyed anything outdoors; hunting, fishing, and especially riding his Kawasaki. Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Cloterillo LaRocca and his parents, Salvatore and Johnnie LaRocca. Mike is survived by his loving partner of 10 years, Linda King, his children; Carol Sue (Johnetta) Brackman, William LaRocca, Christina (Grant) Edwards; six Grandchildren; and six Great-Grandchildren; Sister, Frances LaRocca-Catalano; Brothers, Frank (Nancy) LaRocca, John (Linda) LaRocca and Jim (Carla) LaRocca; his Uncle, Joseph LaRocca; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other loved ones and friends. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
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