Obituary

Jerry C. Rocco passed away on March 13, 2011. He was 84 years old.

Born and raised in Boston's North End, Jerry was a longtime resident of Malden and had worked in the produce business for many years.

Jerry was the devoted husband of Antonette "Netta" (Aniello) Rocco, his wife of 62 years. He was the beloved father of Carolann Kane and her husband James of Southboro, Valerie Lauretano and her husband Mark of Abbington, Denise Boudrow and her husband John of Peabody and Sheila Parow and her husband Robert of Malden and is predeceased by 3 siblings. Jerry was the cherished grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held from the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Monday, March 21st at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Hearts Church, 297 Main Street, Malden at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours are Sunday, March 20th from 3-6 p.m. Interment will be at Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jerry's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.