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Rocco DeMasi Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 2, 2015.

DeMasi, Rocco on April 2, 2015. Beloved husband of Rose (nee: Calla). Loving father of Joseph & Victoria, Phillip, Julio & Michelle and Lisa . Dear grandfather of Marc, Amanda, Joseph, Aliana, Jillian & Dominic and great-grandfather of Charlie Jr. & Sean LaRue. Devoted brother to Rosa Dominelli, Maria Mazzone,Nicola DeMasi, Salvatore DeMasi, Giaconda Santoro & Giulio DeMasi. Reposing Monday & Tuesday, 2-5 & 7-10 at the CUSIMANO & RUSSO FUNERAL HOME, 2005 West 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY. Funeral Mass to be celebrated on Wednesday 9:45 am at St. Athanasius Roman Catholic Church, Bay Parkway and 61st Street, Brooklyn. Entombment to follow in St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. www.cusimanoandrussofuneralhome.com

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Joel Leson

We were classmates at South Philadelphia High School. Rocco was an intelligent, witty and warm hearted guy, whose advice was worth its weight in gold. It breaks my heart to learn of his passing. My sincere condolences to his loved ones. May Rocco Rest in Peace.

April 9, 2015

Maria DeMasi in Ieraci & famiy

Our deepest condolences to the DeMasi family for their loss of a very dear man, loving husband, father, and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

April 7, 2015

Alice Ayala

We are so sorry for your loss. May the Lord give Rose and the rest of the DeMasi family strength to get through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Love, The Ayala and Socorro Family

April 5, 2015

Ashlea Graziano

Im so sorry for your loss. Anthony and I along with my parents send our deepest condolences!

April 5, 2015

Victoria Fajen

My prayers are with your family, he is now an angel shining down upon you. Deepest sympathy Victoria Fajen

April 5, 2015

michelle DeMasi

Rocco there are no words for how sad I am at your passing, I am proud to have had 19 years of memories with you, I love and miss you.

April 5, 2015

Michelle DeMasi

Rocco I couldn't ask for a better father in-law. you will be greatly missed. I am happy to have 19 years of memories with you. Love you and miss you.

April 3, 2015

Diana Blundo

My deepest sympathy to the DeMasi family.You are all in my thoughts & prayers. RIP Rocco

April 3, 2015

Mary Ellen Calla

Uncle Rocco was always eager to make us laugh. I'll never forget him talking on my wedding video....."To Vinny and Da Wife (that's me)... it's me Uncle Rocco"(again ON video). He was so awesome. He will be missed and always loved!!!!

April 3, 2015

DAWN MOLIICA

My prayers are with you and your my family, during this time. My deepest sympathy.

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April 3, 2015

Joe west

God has brought home one of his angels that was a bright light on earth

April 3, 2015

Phillip Calla

My prayers are with you, my family, during this time."

April 3, 2015

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April 2, 2015

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