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Rocco Ganschow Obituary

Retired Auto Parts Manager, 82 Rocco ("Rocky") Ganschow of Westerleigh, Staten Island, passed away at SIUH on Monday, October 25, 2022 after a brief illness. Mr. Ganschow is survived by his wife Susan; daughters Michele Laskorski (Philip), Michelle Fernino, Tracy Howarth-Neogra (William); son James Howarth; brother Donato Ganschow; sister Rose Cucuzza; and 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents Theodore and Rose Ganschow and his sister Virginia Ganschow. Rocky graduated from McKee high school in 1958 and worked as an Automotive Parts manager for over 50 years for Memoly Motors, Island Chevrolet, and finally Villa Marin GMC, where he retired in 2006. He enjoyed rooting for the New York Mets, watching NASCAR, gardening, and hosting his friends in his garage over a cup of coffee. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Ave. Staten Island, NY 10314. Visitation Friday, Oct. 28, from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-12 noon, Holy Family Church, followed by Graveside Service 12:30 p.m. Graveside Service, Ocean View Cemetery.

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Published by Staten Island Advance from Oct. 26 to Oct. 27, 2022.

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MARYLOU VITIELLO

January 4, 2025

SO SAD TO SEE THAT "ROCKY" PASSED AWAY. HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON TO ME AND MY SON A
LOUIS. THANKS FOR THE GOOD MEMORIES ( BUMPER) MARYLOU VITIELLO (MANLEY)

THOMASA FURIA

October 21, 2024

ROCKY WAS KIND, SOFT SPOKEN, A MAN OF HIS WORD, AND A MAN I WOULD HAVE LOVED TO HAVE IN A FOX HOLE WITH ME.
REST IN HAVEN AND SAVE ME A SEAT.
AND I STILL HAVE MANY CORVETTE PARTS HE SOLD ME IN MY ATTIC.
THOMAS FURIA

THOMAS J. FURIA

December 12, 2023

ONE OF THE GREATEST PERSONS I HAVE EVER KNOWN

Marylou Vitiello (Manley)

November 16, 2022

Rocky was an amazing gentleman. My son Louis worked with him at villa Marin. He will be missed. May he Rest In Peace.

Doreen Coronato

October 29, 2022

I´m so sorry for your families loss. Rocky worked with my husband Joe Coronato for many years at Island Chevrolet. My remembrance of Rocky was that he was such a happy kind soul and he & Joe always helped each other out! May he Rest in Eternal Peace!

Thomas J. Furia

October 28, 2022

Rock was the greatest person you could know
he was kind, considerate, friendly ans always had a smile
I HAVE SUPER FOND MEMORIES OF HIM AND I WILL NEVER FORGET THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER

Steve Caulford

October 27, 2022

So sorry to hear the sad news, I was talking about him 2 days ago,he was a great man .

Bobby McLoughlin

October 27, 2022

Anyone and everyone always looked for Rocky´s wisdom and knowledge when it came to auto parts. It was my pleasure to know him as a mentor that allowed me to become Parts Manager at Memoly Motors subsequent to his departure. A greater man you will never find!
RIP my good friend.

Neil Deluzio

October 27, 2022

Rip Rocky good man we worked together

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