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Anthony Rock Obituary
Born in Carbondale in 1909, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Virgilia Donato Rocca. He graduated from Mayfield High School and was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific theater of operations. Tony "Curly" Rock was a well-known area boxer. He won more than 100 professional bouts and had only 10 losses from 1928 to 1939. Recognized as one of the hardest hitters to ever grace the welterweight division, Tony boxed in prominent arenas, such as Madison Square Garden, including six fights in Australia, where he was Navy Fleet champion. He also boxed in Town Hall in Scranton, and his biggest opponent was "Wildcat" O'Connor. They had many split decisions. Tony was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 1989. He retired from the Scranton Transit Authority. The family would like to thank Dr. Freda and the nurses and staff at Lackawanna Health and Rehab and AseraCare of Mid-Valley Hospital. He was a life member of Mayfield VFW.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews, including Gina Doyle, Peckville; Thomas Mancuso and wife, Judy, Archbald; Vincent Rock and wife, Mary Kay, South Carolina; Michael Rock and wife, Andrea, Crystal Lake; Anne Mary Doyle and husband, Fred, Archbald; Ceil Ryczak, Peckville; Barbara Nicholo, South Carolina; Robert Ciewsky and wife, Peggy, Archbald; and many great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Kathryn Rock Mancuso; three brothers, Nicholas, Thomas and James Rock; and two nephews, Nicholas Rock Jr. and Robert Mancuso.
The funeral will be Tuesday from the James M. Margotta Funeral Home, 1019 Main St., Peckville, with Mass at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Peckville. Interment, Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, Mayfield.
Friends may call Monday, from 5 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to AseraCare Hospice of Mid-Valley Hospital, 1400 Main St., Peckville, PA 18452. For directions or online condolences, go to www.margot tafuneral homes.com.
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daniel mancuso
June 7, 2011
He will be missed and i am a better man for knowing him.
Chester Cipilewski
June 6, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
AseraCare Hospice
June 6, 2011
The Staff and Volunteers of AseraCare Hospice extend heartfelt condolences to the Rock Family on their recent loss. Thank you for the priviledge of caring for Tony at our in-patient unit. May your fond memories provide comfort and peace in the coming days.
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