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Carey Rocco
1953-2022
Carey Rocco, 68, of Palm Coast, FL, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach surrounded by his daughters and friends.
Born in Hartford, CT on August 29, 1953, he was the son of the late Nunzio and Elsa (Ostrem) Rocco and predeceased by his sister Mary Rocco-Lewandowski.
He attended Bulkeley High School in Hartford, CT then served in the U.S. Marine Corps. After the Marines, he went back to school to earn his plumbing license. He spent most of his professional career at Hartford Hospital, where he met many of his lifelong friends. Before retiring, he earned licenses in five disciplines within the trades and worked for himself as a certified plumbing contractor. He was a man of many professional and creative talents. He loved being able to help his family and friends with projects and renovations in their homes.
He lived in Newington, CT for more than 20 years then retired to Palm Coast, FL. His dream was to live by the beach and enjoy his retirement. He loved boating, fishing, and spending time with his friends and family.
He loved boating, fishing, and spending time with his friends and family.
Carey is survived by his daughters, Melissa (Rocco) D’Angelo and husband Matthew D’Angelo of North Granby, CT and their 3 children, Dana Rocco of West Hartford, CT and her 2 children; his brother, Anthony Rocco of Englewood, FL; sisters, JoAnne Rocco of Hartford, CT, Leigh (Rocco) Hohman and husband Randy Hohman of Hebron, CT, Leslie Rocco of Naples, FL, and his brother-in-law Rich Lewandowski of Indianapolis, IN. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jayden, Antonio and Melina D’Angelo, Colton Russo and Dominic Dubois; nieces, Tarabeth Rocco, Brandi Piacente and Kirsten Hohman and nephew, Keith Piacente.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. on Saturday (March 5th) at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield, CT. Private burial with military honors will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Glastonbury.
To leave a message for the family, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.
SERVICE:
Saturday, March 5, 8:30AM
D’Esopo Funeral Chapel
277 Folly Brook Blvd.
Wethersfield, CT
