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Rocco Iacoviello
July 13, 1915 ~ August 6, 2013
A memorial service to honor Mr. Rocco Iacoviello will be held at England Family Chapel on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at 11:30 with Deacon Dennis Malkowski of St. Catherine Catholic Church (Temecula, CA) officiating. Rocco is survived by his son, Frank and daughter-in-law Cecilia; granddaughter Christina Rose Warner (Jon); grandson Anthony Rocco Iacoviello; great-granddaughter Stella Mae Iacoviello; step-daughter Alexa Petropoulos and her children, Brianna Mann and Jessee Petropoulos; as well as many nieces and nephews. Mr. Iacoviello will be buried with military honors at Miramar National Cemetery at 2:00 that afternoon. He served in the U. S. Navy Seabees during WWII.
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I have known Rocky I would have to say 43 of my 46 years. I have always held a spot in my heart for Rocky. I only wish my daughter got to meet him. I’ll never forget when he was using a table saw at SHNH cut his finger off didn’t blink an eye picked it up went to the hospital. Nonnie, Josey B. Rocky always had a way to dare me to do things. I always did it. He always had a price for every dare. He will be so missed. He touched every live he entered. You have earned your wings Rocky and I guarantee my Dad was part of the welcolming committee at the pearly gates. So much to catch up on.
My deepest sympathy goes out to Rocky’s Family. I hope it brings you some peace in knowing that your Father/ Grandfather, lived a long wonderful life.He was very special to me. So many lessons about life, I have learned from Rocky. I met him when I was 13 yrs. old. (a mizerable teenager) He brought the best out in me by taking an interest in my life. I always felt like the kid on the outside looking in. He helped me believe in myself. I would like you to know some of the things that make me smile about Rocky. I was 16 and wanted my ears peirced but the answer was no. Rocky convinced my Mother to let HIM pierce my ears. He whispered in my ear. you better not cry all I remember were these huge hands coming at me with a sewing needle. I didn’t cry but to this day one of my earrings hangs a little lower than the other. I also remember a few years back, He came to Boston to visit and he showed my a leather attache case with his initials. I had purchased that 30 some odd years prior and he wanted me to know he still carried it all the time, but the special part was what he took out of that case. He knew my daughter would be making her First Holy Communion soon. He gave me a litttle bible, gloves and a Rosary. It was from my own communion when I was a child. I don’t know how he aquired that but he knew it would probably be lost so he held on to it all those years. That is one of the most special gifts he gave me. He had a way to make people feel special. Every conversation had a little lesson to learn… He always told me Charrol (his pronunciation) always tell the truth, be lady, and keep your nose clean that was kind of funny to me but I knew what he meant.I am blessed to have known Rocky and his wonderful family in the North End. I loved seeing Nonnie at the stove cooking. Hearing the laughter in the halls. Generations of family in one house. Rocky I know you are in Heaven with all those that went before you looking down watching over us. I love you! We’ll have a Rusty
Rocky was like a dad to all of us in our youger years. I am thankful that I got to see him a few years back during a visit to Florida and he had a chance to meet my husband and children. I will never forgot all of our good times in Boston at the festivals and visiting his sister. We love you Rocky. You amazed me always with your strength and will never forget how hard you worked. You are now with my dad which he also loved you and always spoke so dear of you. You will be greatly missed. You two are the angels on the otherside and I know you both will continue to look after all of your loved ones.
Rocky was such a nice man with a beautiful soul. Our father loved him. Several years back we were in Los Vegas and we had the pleasure of meeting your lovely daughter and spending time with the Joe & Rocky together. It was really something. In 2008 you made it possible for Rocky to attend our father’s funeral and he was still amazing at 93.May you be comforted by the fact the Gwynns smile everytime we think of your father.Warmly,Connie Gerlach