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Friday, March 25, 2011

Mr. Anthony C. Cocco


Lorain Anthony Cocco, 91, passed away on Friday March 25, 2011 surround by his beloved family following a brief illness.

Tony was born on January 21, 1920 in Windber, PA to the parents of Donato and Attilia (Ritelli) Cocco.

A lifelong resident of Lorain, he was a graduate of Lorain High School. He served honorably in the United States Army and was discharged as First Sergeant.   He served in World War II and fought courageously in the invasion of Europe at Normandy on Omaha Beach and at the Battle of the Bulge.

Tony worked for 43 years at US Steel, retiring as general foreman. In his spare time he worked at Zigman/Henkes as an auto mechanic.

He was a dedicated member of St. Peters Church of Lorain where he was an active volunteer and a member of the Holy Name Society. In addition to being an usher, he served on many committees and helped on numerous fund raisers. He was also a life time member of Italian American Veterans Post #1, Amvets Post #47, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1079, and he also served with Knights of Columbus #637.

Tony is survived by wife of 65 years, Mary (DeLeonardis); sons, Dennis (Jeanne) Cocco and Ronald (Linda) Cocco; daughter, Christine (David) Esser; grandchildren, Jason (Kristen) Cocco, Jonathan (Amy) Cocco, Michael Esser (Christina Westmark), Mindi (Guy) Flynn, Christopher Cocco and Amy Esser; great grandchildren, Jack, Anna and Kate Cocco,  Kadence and Aspen Esser; and many nieces and nephews.

He is also survived by Olga and Wayne Hogrefe, Lena Raymond, Dominic and Aileen DeLeonardis, Achilles and Lois DeLeonardis and Ida Walters.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, George (Rose) Cocco, Thomas (Irene) Cocco and Michael (Kate) Cocco; sisters, Julie Cocco and Vera (Thomas) Hernon; sister-in-law, Clara (Louis) Dobos; and brother-in-laws, Wayne Raymond and Bud Walters.

The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home, 2150 Broadway, Lorain, (440) 244-1961 on Sunday, March 27, 2011 from 4:00 8:00 PM. A rosary service will be conducted Sunday at 6:00 PM by the St. Peters Holy Name Society and St. Francis of Assisi Mission Group. Closing prayers will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 8:50 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 AM, Monday, March 28, 2011 at St. Peter Church, 3655 Oberlin Ave., Lorain, OH 44053, Rev. Craig Hovanec, Pastor, officiating. Christian burial services will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain where military honors will be conducted by the Italian American Veterans Post #1. Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter Church Capital Campaign or St. Peter School Endowment. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com  

 

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 6:07:38 PM

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Posted By: JUDY MOORE

Mary, My Mom & I are sorry for you'r loss. May God Bless you.Ms.Merle Moore & Judy Moore

Posted on: 4/8/2011 8:26:06 PM


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Posted By: Kathy Cooper and Karen Alemane

Our condolences to the Cocco family. We will miss Tony. kathy and Karen from Physical Therapy

Posted on: 3/28/2011 12:41:31 PM


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Posted By: Debra Brown

I am so sorry for your loss. 91- what a fascinating life he must have had! Sorry I am not able to be there in person to express my condolences. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Posted on: 3/28/2011 9:07:06 AM


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Posted By: Joan Demchik

Our sympathy to Mary and her family at this sad time. Joan and George Demchik

Posted on: 3/27/2011 8:50:00 PM


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Posted By: Robert R. Shoop

To Ron Cocco & Family: our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you on the loss of your father. May God wrap His loving arms around your dad and give you peace and comfort. Joan & Bob Shoop Venice, Florida

Posted on: 3/27/2011 3:35:40 PM


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Posted By: LeeAnne Cirell-Failing/Ann Cirell

Our deepest sympathy to the Cocco family. I know that when I heard of Mr. Cocco's passing, my heart ached. What a wonderful, vibrant man he was. Always kind, caring, loving, and a joy to be around. I cannot tell you how sorry I am. I can only imagine that God welcomed him with the biggest hug for all that he had done for so many. Your family and those who knew him have suffered a unmeasurable loss. Rest in peace Mr. Cocco.

Posted on: 3/27/2011 1:04:41 AM


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Posted By: John Dearborn

Dennis, I was very saddened to learn of the passing of your father. I read that he was in the Battle of the Bulge - where my Uncle also served and that he worked at US Steel, where my grandfather worked. My condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. John Dearborn

Posted on: 3/26/2011 12:52:26 PM


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