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John DiRocco Obituary

December 17, 1933 - December 8, 2015 John A. DiRocco, 81, passed away at home in Bradenton, FL on Dec 8th. John was born in Bethlehem, PA on Dec 17, 1933. He was predeceased by his parents, Elizabeth and Anthony J. DiRocco and grandson Charles. John proudly served his country with his service in the Navy. John was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Sarasota. He loved sports, dancing, and spending time on the beach. He loved his family most of all. John is survived by his loving wife Marcia, daughters Madonna (Bobby), Lisa (Paul), Leah (Mike) and Kara (Jason), sons Scott (Julie), Brian (Katie) and 7 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Tidewell Hospice, Inc. Arrangements by: Gulf Coast Cremations. Services: Services will be held in the spring in Bethlehem, PA.

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Published by Morning Call on Dec. 13, 2015.

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Madonna DiRocco

December 30, 2024

Love you so much Dad. You are missed!

Madonna DiRocco

December 7, 2023

We miss you so much Dad. I wish you were here today. You would love your great granddaughters

January 11, 2016

So sorry to hear of John's passing. We worked together at Sears and had great times together at the dance clubs, at the shore and of course at work. I have great memories of good times with him! He will be missed!
RIP Johnny!
BONNI & JIM FRISCH
BETHLEHEM

Russ, Jackie and Shelly at Joe's Tavern

December 28, 2015

We are saddened to hear of John's passing. He was a good friend of my father's and a great friend to our family when our mother was ill. He would stop in and check on me and my sister everyday to see how she was doing and make sure we were okay. Of course we weren't, but somehow his concern for us made us feel just a little bit better. That's the kind of man John was. A man with a great heart and wonderful spirit.
RIP John.

Bill Lilly

December 27, 2015

John is the best friend I every had. He tought me a lot about how to treat people. I miss him.

Jack and Shelly Ryan

December 13, 2015

Our condolences and prayers are with you all. Shelly and I have such fond memories of a kind and gentle man. He was always a classy gentleman. May eternal rest be yours, John. All who knew you were blessed.

David & Lucille Assad

December 13, 2015

Lucille and I are so sorry to hear of John's passing...

In a person's life, if one is lucky, they will meet such a man as John... the picture of him in his obituary tells it all. I don't remember him any other way, you could always count on John to have a smile on his face and always bring one to yours...I don't think i've ever known a more congenial and happier guy.

He will be remembered and missed !!

RIP Mr. D

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