John J. Rocchio
June 15, 1932 ~ February 17, 2007
John J. Rocchio, 74, of New Port Richey, FL formerly of Weirton, WV died Saturday February 17, 2006 at his home in Florida.
John was born on June 15, 1932, in Weirton, WV, the son of the late Anthony and Mary Orecchio Rocchio. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Frank A. Rocchio.
John retired from the Coke Plant of Weirton Steel after 30 years of service. He served his country in the US Army Infantry during the Korean War. John was a member of the Moose, Eagles, American Legion, VFW, and was a life member and past commander of the D.A.V.
He is survived by his daughter, Paula A. McGrogan; his granddaughters, Amber N. and Rachael L. McGrogan; his sister, Ann M. Turani all of Weirton; his brothers, Anthony Rocchio of Sykesville, MD, and Dr. Joseph D. Rocchio of Cleveland, OH.
Visitation will be 9:30 until 10:30 AM Saturday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton.
Funeral liturgy with mass will be celebrated 11 AM Saturday at the Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weirton.
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Dear Paula Annie,and familly. Please know that we are with you in spirit and in prayer as you remember John on Saturday for his burial mass. We are so sorry we are unable to attend at this time.We will keep you in our hearts. Much love Annie and Phililp Nutter
Dear John Rocchio Family, I feel fortunate to have known John Rock who lived his life to it’s fullest. Having spent the last few years of his life in sunny Florida is testament to how he lived his life. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you reflect on his life. Take care, Pam
Dear Paula and family, So very sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Hope you remember me. God Bless….
Dear Paula and Family, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Father. May his memory be Eternal. Bertha Simich
Dear Family, John or Roc as we all called him have been friends for as far back as i can remember. In his own quiet way he was always fun to be around. His loss is a tremendous loss to me.His faithful friendship and his kindness will make it easy to remember him always.God bless you all. Coky
Rocchio Family and especially Sweet Paula, We are saddened by the loss of your brother, daddy, and granddaddy. Please know that we are remembering you in our thoughts during this difficult time. Love, “Skins” and Family
our deepest sympathy… we will miss John, as we always visit him when we go to Florida… Mike Podolak and Marlene
Dearest Paula,There is comfort in passing, knowing you are loved, and will be in a better place.Your Father was a good guy and many people loved him. I Know you are strong and you will overcome.
RACHEL, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR GRANDFATHER. PLEASE KNOW THAT AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS.