Obituary of Rocco DiFrancesco

DiFRANCESCO, Rocco

Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the age of 59. Loving husband to Lora for 34 years. Much loved father of Michael and Chantelle. Cherished brother of the late Antoinette (Gerry) Perlingieri, Antonio and Gino (Joanne). Dear son-in-law to Ines (the late Christopher) Pataracchia and brother-in-law to the late Debora Pataracchia (Paul Senyk), Luanna (Paul) Kidson, Lori (Angie) Pataracchia, Vivian Pataracchia (Dave Low), Ray (Lisa) Pataracchia, and Chris Pataracchia. Rocco will also be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Luigi and Ada. Family and friends will be received at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St., St. Catharines on Sunday, April 30 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Alfred's Church, 272 Vine St., St. Catharines on Monday, May 1 at 11 a.m. Entombment to follow at Victoria Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice Niagara or Make a Wish Foundation.