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Edward John De Rocco

1928 - 2015

BORN

1928

DIED

2015

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O'Dea High School Seattle University

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Columbia Funeral Home & Crematory - Seattle

4567 Rainier Ave S

Seattle, Washington

Edward De Rocco Memoriam

Name: Rosary for Edward John De Rocco
Start: 2015-08-12T02:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Edward Church

In Loving Memory of Edward John De Rocco who passed away on August 6, 2015.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Seattle Times on Aug. 6, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward De Rocco

19 Entries

GERRI FERGUSON

August 4, 2020

I remember Ed having a smile and a hug for everyone. It was his way of making you feel comfortable in any situation. Ed is missed .

July 30, 2016

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Ps 46 : 1

August 13, 2015

I first met Ed in 1963. He taught at East Seattle and I taught at Mercer View. Over the years we stayed connected with me meeting Nancy and the kids and making visits to the wine cellar off Rainier Ave. We enjoyed lots of discussions and played handball at the U of W. Later we both taught at Island Park. I missed seeing Ed join the clowns in the Seafair Parade. Ed's personality leaves a warm impression in my memory. My whole family will miss Ed. Jim and Ingrid Stipes

August 13, 2015

Ed and I first met in 1963, he taught at East Seattle and I at Mercer View. Over the years we stayed connected. I've met Nancy and the kids when they were young We played handball at U of W and taught together again at Island Park. Great Guy. I miss seeing him in the Seafair Parade with the clowns, also the trips to the wine cellar off Rainier Ave. Not too many people you know that leave a definite impression as Ed. People in my family will miss Ed. James and Ingrid Stipes

August 11, 2015

Ed and my husband, Dan Crace were friends from high school and that friendship lasted their entire life. The stories they could tell never got old - at least not to them. They spent hours together in their later years sharing memories of O'Dea and the adventures they had together. I was privileged to be able to share in their joy. I'm sure they are both still telling the same stores to anyone who'll listen. Pat Crace Puterbaugh.

August 10, 2015

ED WAS "MY FAVORITE BROTHER IN LAW". WE SANG MANY SONGS TOGETHER AND SHARED A GLASS OR TWO OF HIS FAMOUS "DEROCCO WINE" PLUS A LITTLE IRISH WHISKEY. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS LAUGH.
HUGH FERGUSON

Anna Demanins Towers

August 10, 2015

I have fond memories of singing sessions with Ed back in the 1970s! He was a wonderful host, with great joie de vivre. My condolences to all.

Mike Carr

August 9, 2015

Uncle Eddie you will be missed. You're singing in the Surrey brought great joy to all the clowns

August 9, 2015

I will remember Ed's joyful spirit and how he embraced everyone around him. May we keep his memory alive in our hearts always. Sending my deeply felt sympathies to Leona, Mark, John, Anthony & family. With love, Lucy

Lucy Demanins

August 9, 2015

My mom (Ed's cousin) and I travelled to Seattle for Mark's wedding. Ed and Nancy were the most incredible hosts and the whole De Rocco clan embraced us even though we had not seen each other for over 20 years. Ed's warmth and good humor were infectious. Please accept our deepest condolences.

Rita and Maria Demanins

michael endicott

August 9, 2015

Ed provided so many wonderful memories beginning when I was 4 or 5 years old. He was a calming and stable rock in a very turbulent world. His wonderful rendition of Italian songs brought peace and calm to all family gatherings. Ed always made time to make reach and every person present feel they were special. I will always cherish the Easter dinners prepared for him Nancy and Mark in our Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ., home.
You will forever fill my life as you join Nancy. Love CUZ

Telma y Adrián Goldschmidt

August 9, 2015

Siempre recordaremos a Edward con mucho cariño y acompañamos a toda la familia De Rocco en este doloroso momento.

John Tougas

August 9, 2015

Ed DeRocco was a great man! I got to know him during the years I was a parishioner at St. Edward's back in the 1980s. I think we were even in the church choir together for a while (my memory is a little fuzzy there). He was always a big hit at the annual Italian Dinners in the parish hall. I never met a more CHEERFUL man in my life! My sincere condolences to Mark (my classmate from O'Dea, class of '77) and the whole family. He will be sorely missed by many people. May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

August 9, 2015

Edward De Rocco was a wonderful brother-in-law, always with a smile and a hug.He added to so many lives-too many to count. Bruce & Gerri

August 9, 2015

John and family,

I am sorry to hear about your father passing. I remember from our days at St. Edwards and O'Dea that he always had a smile on his face and a pleasant thought to offer.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Gary Shanahan

August 9, 2015

A wonderful Uncle who always greeted me with a beaming smile and a hug. I have my own Seattle garden now and always think of him and that massive garden he cultivated every year. - Monica Mace

Lina Demanins

August 9, 2015

From afar, we want to remember and embrace all the goodness of his life, his achievements and passions.Our deepest sympathies go out to you, Mark, John, Leona, Anthony and your family.
You were all blessed to be a part of his life.
Love, Lina Demanins and René Desautels

Doug Akizuki

August 9, 2015

Mr De Rocco was my 6th grade teacher at East Seattle Elementary. He was the best! We used to walk by his classroom on the main level years after we graduated just to say hi.

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