Joseph A. LaRocca Sr.
Joseph A. LaRocca Sr.
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Irondequoit-Friday, September 26, 2025 at the age of 89. Joe is predeceased by his parents, Michael and Mary LaRocca; brothers, Bert LaRocca and Michael LaRocca. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Olga LaRocca; children, Laura (Bill) Hallowell, Elisa (Tom) Richardson and Joe LaRocca Jr. (Sandy Reale); grandchildren, Billy (Andrea) Hallowell, Brittany (Jack) Anten, Courtney Richardson (Daniel Bailey) and Carly Richardson (Evan Sheen); great-grandchildren, Ava and Lilyana; sister, Mary Carol LaRocca along with several nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
His family will receive friends Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 4-7 pm at the funeral home. Friends are invited to meet the family Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 10:00 am at St. Kateri at Christ the King Church for his funeral mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe's memory can be made to Jude's Children Hospital or Veterans Outreach Center.
570 Kings Hwy South, Rochester, NY 14617
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