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Rocco Giordano Obituary

GIORDANO Rocco, of West Hempstead passed away in his home on September 24, 2018 after a battle with cancer. Rocco was born on December 11, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY. He attended St. John's Prep-aratory High School, where he was a standout athlete on both the Baseball and Football teams. He would go on to attend St. John's University on a Baseball scholarship, and again was an outstanding outfielder. Before graduating, however, he was drafted into the U.S. Army in World War II. He served in the Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion in China, Burma, and India, and was awarded the Soldier's Medal for risking his own life to save a drowning fellow soldier. Upon his return from the service, and realizing the importance of education while abroad, he completed his degree from St. John's and went on to a distinguished 40+ year career in sales for Armour & Company and various other firms in the food industry. After "retiring" he spent the next 30 years helping his sons in business, running the nursery at Giordano's Garden Services. He never missed a single day of work, sharing his wisdom and love for life with friends, family, customers and anyone else who wanted to chat. He was a beloved husband to the late Marceline and late Shirlee.A devoted father to three sons Paul (Patti), Michael (Maureen), and Lawrence (Karen). Adored brother to Diane (Steve) Astarita and the late John. Fantastic grandfather to Jesse, Matthew (Rebecca), Ricky, Gregory (Nicole), Nicholas, and Alexandra. Dear uncle to five nieces. Visitation at Weigand Brothers Funeral Home, Williston Park, from 24 PM & 7-9 PM on Wednesday and Thursday. Mass at St. Thomas the Apostle Church on Friday at 11 AM, followed by burial at Long Island National Cemetery.

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Published by Newsday on Sep. 26, 2018.

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Richard and Yocasta Brent

November 8, 2018

We will always remember Mr G. The nice conversations at the garden shop and his gardening advise. Bust most of all, his welcoming smile and warm personality. Our deepest condolences to the family.

October 23, 2018

I have to many memories of Rocky and his family. We were next door neighbors. He was a wonderful man, husband, father and neighbor. God granted him a long fulfilled life, may he Rest In Peace and my consoldances to Paul, Michael. Larry and their families.

Thomas Ollquist

September 27, 2018

Mr. Giordano was a gentleman in the truest sense. Our family's annual visit to the shop to select a Christmas tree was always brightened by his presence. Our condolences, prayers and thanks to his family for sharing him with us.

albert chianelli

September 27, 2018

rocco..a good guy that will be missed by many.
looking back at pictures of the good times with family and friends over the years..
rest in peace buddy

Luann viglione

September 27, 2018

I will truly miss Rocco. For years I saw him each morning when he would walk down from the gardening center to our 7-eleven for his coffee. Each day he would have some wisecrack and then leave with a smile saying have a good day. He was one of those men who you thought would be around forever. May he Rest In Peace. My condolences to the family he loved so much!

Loretta Capuano-Vella

September 26, 2018

Prayers for your peace. Thanks for the gardening tips and picking the flowering plants for our Wedding reception. Most importantly - sharing your memories & love of St. John's Basketball. My condolences to the family. Mr. Giordano was a special man.

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