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Anthony ROCCO Obituary
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ROCCO, Anthony Joseph "Tony" born July 17, 1935 passed away Monday, April 28, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents: Anthony Rocco and Mary Shannon and a brother, Gus Rocco. Tony is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Gerry Anne Rocco; children: Molly (Cliff) Bishop and Anthony III (Pauline) Rocco; four grandchildren: Abby Bishop, Caroline Bishop, Lindsey Rocco and AJ Rocco; siblings: Marianne Walton, Tim (Gail) Rocco and Karen (Pat) Durant, sister-in-law, Maribeth Rocco; brother and sister-in-laws: Patsy (Dick) Gordley, Tom (Denise) Cronin, Susan Hauser, Michael Cronin, Debbie Scholz and Melissa (Dan) Williams and numerous nieces and nephews. Tony grew up in Cleveland and graduated from St. Ignatius High School and John Carroll University. He served in the United States Marine Corps and was active in the Big Brothers Organization. Tony owned and operated AJ Rocco Incorporated. He was an avid outdoorsman and had a great appreciation of nature. He enjoyed sharing his love of hunting, fishing and skiing with his children, grandchildren and buddies! Tony will be remembered for being a kind gentleman with a strong devotion to his faith and family. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 1st from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Westbrock Funeral Home, 5980 Bigger Rd., Kettering. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00 p.m., Friday, May 2nd at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 4500 Ackerman Blvd., Kettering. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton. www.westbrockfuneralhome.com
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Rosie Miller
May 5, 2014
Dear Gerry Anne, Molly, Tony and families.
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband/father. I have fond memories of all of you from St. Charles days. May your happy memories sustain you in this time of loss. Keeping your in my prayers.
Rosie Miller
Larry Dietz
May 5, 2014
Dear Gerry: I was terribly saddened to hear of Tony's passing!! What an outstanding person and friend he was all the way back to days at Ignatius and JCU. His life was truly an inspiration!! Those skiing wkends at Holiday Valley with Tony, Bill O'Neill, Fitz and others were memorable. Tony was First Class in every respect and I was gifted with his long time friendship. Until we meet again, peace my friend!! Larry
Diane Mehling
May 4, 2014
Dear Gerry Anne, I - and all of the Mehlings are so sorry to hear of Tony's passing. We know that wonderful memories will sustain you. Tony was just a great guy! He was an icon both in Cleveland and Dayton. We are all so happy to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you - Diane, Brian, Chris, Molly, Betsy and Maggie.
May 2, 2014
Gerry Anne, I am so sorry for your loss. May the wonderful memories you and your children share give you all some peace in the days ahead. It was wonderful seeing you two in Cleveland not long ago. Even in Tony's trying days I noticed he had a twinkle in his eye, a smile on his face and ready for some good conversation!
He will surely be missed.
Cathy Hayes Steiner
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May 1, 2014
Losing a loved one is never easy. May the love of God and friends give your family solace and peace during your time of great sorrow.
Bob FitzGerald
May 1, 2014
One of the Kerwick Hadleigh gang that remembers Tony and the whole Rocco family. Loading his dad's truck with neighbors to celebrate end of WWII downtown is a memory that stands out. We thank God for the blessings that have come through Tony that have touched our lives.
Linda Sprague
April 30, 2014
Tony has always had a special place in my heart (life)..There are only a few people that you meet in life touch you ..and Tony was one that did that for me when he smiled his
eyes would smile as well like a
twinkle. ....He was a great sweet man..and i and my family will miss him and be great full that we were blessed to know him. All our best wishes to you and your family. .love linda, ron, melissa, and michael
Linda Sprague
April 30, 2014
Tony has always had a special place in my heart (life)..There are only a few people that you meet in life that touch you ..and Tony was one that did that for me when he smiled his
eyes would smile as well like a
twinkle. ....He was a great sweet man..and i and my family will miss him and be great full that we were blessed to know him. All our best wishes to you and your family. .love linda, ron, melissa, and michael
April 30, 2014
Gerry Anne and Family. What a kind man your Tony was. He loved his family so much. He is at peace but you will miss him greatly. God Bless your Beautiful Family as you adjust to this loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your family gave Tony so much LOVE. Giles & Brenda
Dotty Hayes Hanna
April 30, 2014
Dear Gerry Anne,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
April 30, 2014
Gerry Anne, so many memories of years past especially "our Bonnie"! Life is changed, not taken away. Your Tony lives on in a world beautiful beyond anything we can imagine. Our deepest sympathy Jack & Judy Seubert
Richard Miller
April 30, 2014
Gerry and Family,
Linda and I were so saddened to read of Tony's passing. He was a genuine guy that was lots of fun to be around. May memories of happier times sustain you during your period of grief.
With deepest sympathy,
Linda and Rich Miller
Bill O'Neill
April 30, 2014
Over the years, I have not seen you as often as I would like. But I have thought of you often, and the years we enjoyed at "Red Rabbit" in Ellicottville. Rest in peace my friend.
D Bruno
April 30, 2014
Our condolences to the Rocco Family.
The Brunos
April 30, 2014
Gerry Anne, Anne and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and yours. May you find comfort while remembering your life together. Jerry and Anne Bulcher
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