Rocco - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: What does "Rocco" actually mean?

dsm7339 — 2009-10-26 16:18:24Z

if your still interested, Rocco means "Rest"... not sure of its origins, however, it is most commonly found in Italy and Italian descendants.

Re: Carmine Rocco, son of Pasquale and Assunta

macchione14 — 2009-10-06 13:58:45Z

Hi Natalie,

My family was Rocco too, please e-mail me at: Doe1419@aol.com They were from NY and they had cousins named Criscuolo in Manhattan and the bronx. Dee

Re: rocco- ATT: Faith.....

macchione14 — 2009-10-06 13:52:25Z

Hi Faith,

Here is my e-mail address: Doe1419@aol.com
Your are right about that cause my father came from italy in 1906 and his name was Ruocco changed to Rocco cause no one could understand my grandfathers accent. Also, my father had a sister name Millie and Rose, are you related? Dee

Genevieve M. Riazzi Rocco, age 97,Erie,pa,daughter of,Nicola and Floria Cipicchio Riazzi.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2009-10-04 16:18:59Z

Genevieve M. Riazzi Rocco ,
Genevieve M. Riazzi Rocco, age 97,
formerly of West 24th Street, died Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center. A lifelong resident of Erie she was born December 3, 1911, a daughter of the late Nicola and Floria Cipicchio Riazzi.
She was a member of St. John of God Society at Saint Paul RC Church. She enjoyed her family and cooking. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, Frank Rocco;
a daughter, Belinda M. Qualtiere;
five brothers, Worla, Carmen, Art, Adolph and Florenzo “Skinny” Riazzi; two sisters, Palma Rose Casey and Jenny Bruschi ,
and one great-grandson, Alexander Joseph Donofrio.
She is survived by one daughter, Gilda A. Malinowski and her husband Leonard;
two sons, Jack H. Rocco and his wife Norma and Armand F. Rocco and his wife Linda;
a son-in-law, Joseph Qualitere
and one sister, Mary Filippo and her husband Albert all of Erie.pa,
She is also survived by 11 grandchildren,
26 great-grandchildren,
four great great-grandchildren
and many nieces and nephews. No calling hours will be observed. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Tuesday at Blessed Sacrament RC Church, 1626 West 26th Street, at 10 a.m. Entombment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to the John Kanzius Cancer Research Fund., 915 State St., Erie, PA 16501 or to Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center, 227 West 22nd St., Erie, PA 16502. The family would like to thank the entire nursing staff on the second floor at Sarah A. Reed Retirement Center for the wonderful care that was given to Genevieve. The John R. Orlando Funeral Home, Inc., 2122 Raspberry Street, is handling arrangements. To send condolences visit www.orlandofuneralhome.com
Erie Times-News
October 5, 2009 ,

Blessed Sacrament RC Church,"
St. John of God Society at
Saint Paul RC Church."

Re: rocco family

christinaroccamo — 2009-09-17 17:01:31Z

My surname is also Roccamo. My family is from Philadelphia. My great grandfather, Angelo Roccamo came to America from Brancaleone (in Calabria), Italy with his brother? Lorenzo. Do you have any connection?

Re: Rocco Connection

mrada_1 — 2009-04-25 01:31:59Z

Hi Frank!

Wow! I am so happy that you contacted me! I have a Olimpia Cionti in my tree. She was born in 1882. I think here father was Michele (sp?). I believe she was a cousin to my grandmother Anna Rossi. Any info would be great.

My email is mr_ada@cox.net

chris...

Re: Rocco Connection

fcionti3 — 2009-04-24 14:53:31Z

I am the grandson of Frank Cionti who had a son named Frank Cionti Jr. I am Frank Cionti III. Please contact me so we can connect our roots.

Warm Regards,
FC III

Your uncle Frank Cionti in the Boston area was my grandfather

fcionti3 — 2009-04-24 14:42:11Z

I found your posting and believe we may be related. Your uncle was my grandfather. I would enjoy speaking with you and connecting our roots.

Warm regards,
Frank Cionti III

Rocco family from Pittsburgh,PA

amachinist69 — 2008-12-06 00:59:46Z

I am looking for more information on the Rocco family who were originally from Catanzaro,Calabria,Italy. My grandfather was Antonio Rocco(or Rocca)born 1895 and died 1985,my grandmother was Anna Rosa Talarico born 1901 and died 1958. I know they both came from the same town or village. I also know they had two children who were born in Italy,one son and one daughter who passed away. My grandfather came to the U.S. between 1925 and 1930. Anyone with any information please e-mail me at amachinist69@aol.com Thanks!!!

Re: Just wondering

rocco1980 — 2008-08-26 10:06:11Z

I am wondering if anyone nows any Raccos From the whiteplanes NY area?

Re: Rocco family from Maida

marie_tozer — 2008-08-05 23:04:01Z

Hello I'm not sure if I can help you or if this is the same Rocco your looking for but I have an uncle from Calabria Italy..I don't know much about him except for he was a mailman and was in prison for killing someone..I'm trying to find out about my fathers relatives that came Italy..I know my father Anthony Calabrese had a brother Dominic Calabrese and 1 sister that I know about..I have many many relatives but I haven't been doing much research lately.. I'm going to the Library and city hall's to find more information if I can..I will be happy to share all to you.Please do the same..my email address is marieantoienttec@hotmail.com..
Thank you,Marie

Re: Ieradi

DMichael_Iradi — 2008-07-07 19:19:30Z

The new email address of D. Michael Iradi is: dmiradi@gmail.com

Re: Looking for Rocco/Ruocco family

sophia6805 — 2007-04-10 13:24:18Z

Vicki Joseph and Anthony are my husband's first cousins.
You should contact us at
lizyacas@yaoo.com, or liz.castle@hotmail.com

Re: rocco family

Sroccamo — 2007-02-27 15:23:28Z

My last name is Roccamo. Perhaps our name origins go back and are connected in some way. I live in western PA

ROCCO, LOUIS RICHARD - Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient VIETNAM

jasche — 2007-01-13 16:47:50Z

ROCCO, LOUIS R.

Rank and organization: Warrant Officer (then Sergeant First Class), U.S. Army, Advisory Team 162, U.S. Military Assistance Command. Place and date: Northeast of Katum, Republic of Vietnam, 24 May 1970. Entered service at: Los Angeles, Calif. Born: 19 November 1938, Albuquerque, N. Mex. Citation: WO Rocco distinguished himself when he volunteered to accompany a medical evacuation team on an urgent mission to evacuate 8 critically wounded Army of the Republic of Vietnam personnel. As the helicopter approached the landing zone, it became the target for intense enemy automatic weapons fire. Disregarding his own safety, WO Rocco identified and placed accurate suppressive fire on the enemy positions as the aircraft descended toward the landing zone. Sustaining major damage from the enemy fire, the aircraft was forced to crash land, causing WO Rocco to sustain a fractured wrist and hip and a severely bruised back. Ignoring his injuries, he extracted the survivors from the burning wreckage, sustaining burns to his own body. Despite intense enemy fire, WO Rocco carried each unconscious man across approximately 20 meters of exposed terrain to the Army of the Republic of Vietnam perimeter. On each trip, his severely burned hands and broken wrist caused excruciating pain, but the lives of the unconscious crash survivors were more important than his personal discomfort, and he continued his rescue efforts. Once inside the friendly position, WO Rocco helped administer first aid to his wounded comrades until his wounds and burns caused him to collapse and lose consciousness. His bravery under fire and intense devotion to duty were directly responsible for saving 3 of his fellow soldiers from certain death. His unparalleled bravery in the face of enemy fire, his complete disregard for his own pain and injuries, and his performance were far above and beyond the call of duty and were in keeping with the highest traditions of self-sacrifice and courage of the military service.

Source: http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/moh1.htm

BURIAL INFORMATION

Location: San Antonio, Texas
Cemetery: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

Born: 1938 at Albuquerque, NM

Died: 2002

Source, additional information and cemetery monument photo:

http://www.homeofheroes.com/gravesites/states/pages_pz/rocco...

Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_R._Rocco

Note: This is not my ancestry. I have NO additional information. I am just passing along information that may be useful.

* Feel free to pass this on to other appropriate resources.

Re: Rocco Connection

revere62 — 2006-12-27 21:42:00Z

My grandfather was Joseph Cionti 1887-1942]
His Lucia married Joseph Rocco and had a
large family. I also had a great uncle Frank
Cionti 1903-1976]
All this was in the Boston area.
Some of the names you listed sem very familiar.
Can you add any more information?

Sal Carmosino

Re: Rocco

mrada_1 — 2006-11-25 03:18:02Z

Do your names match mine?

Chris

Re: rocco

mrada_1 — 2006-11-25 03:18:02Z

These names look like some of mine. I have a joseph rocco born 1880. Had an Antonette, Frank, Michael, Angelina, Donato?, Dora

Chris

Re: Rocco information

2006-07-26 07:00:33Z

Grace,
I have info about Angelo and Rosa Rocco.

Rocco Family Western PA.

2006-02-15 01:37:56Z

My Grandfather Henry (Enrico, Luigi) ROCCO came to Greensburg in early 1900's to visit his father Enrico. Enrico was a shoemaker. Enrico married Rosa (Germani) date(?) They had several children. Antonio, Mario, Gustavo and Henry. Henry married Carolina Grandi in Ceccano, Italy. Henry & Carolina had three sons, Phillip, Joseph and Gerard, one daughter, Grace. Henry & his family moved to Allentown, PA.
Enrico also lists Colliamo, Italy as a home and traveled in 1912 with a DeViechis from Colliamo.

Re: Rocco's from Illinois

2005-01-10 01:48:16Z

As a former Rocco from Illinois, what/who are you looking for?

ROCCO, Vincenzo - 1908 Marriage

2004-06-01 14:56:17Z

Vincenzo Rocco married Rosaria Vita in 1908 in Senerchia, Avellino Province, Italy.

FHL INTL film 1743663

Rocco

stressedout07 — 2005-12-29 16:03:41Z

My grandfathers name was James Rocco and my fathers name is Stephen Rocco. If you have any information please let me know thatnks

Re: V. Anthony Rocco

DCosimo7420 — 2004-05-17 14:27:49Z

Thank you Laura! I will contact some of the relatives and see if some of this rings a bell. Would you be willing to share where you found this information?
Thank you- Deborah

Obituary: ROCCO in Cedar City, UT

cdholdren1583 — 2005-06-16 17:20:45Z

Looking for copy of obituary on Edith (Hansen) Rocco. She was born in NE., married to Joseph Rocco, and she died 3/1982 in Cedar City, UT.

Re: Rocco

arensmom — 2006-06-01 21:40:11Z

I just had to respond I was actually looking for a post I made and found you have the exact same name as me same spelling and all which is very weird. Just thought I would say hi from Texas

Rocco descendants

LeePecoraro — 2006-07-14 02:25:36Z

Trying to locate descendants of MARIA ROSA PECORARO ROCCO AND BENEDETTO ROCCO from COLLIANO, Italy.
Their children's names were Angela, Maria Carmela, Andida, Giuseppe and Gelsomina. The Rocco children's birth years range from 1884 to 1901
If you have any information, please contact me - Lee Pecoraro Canevari --E.Mail address is, thedoodles6@comcast.net

Re: Rocco descendants

LeePecoraro — 2006-07-14 02:25:36Z

Hi, The Rocco family that I am looking for did have a son named, Giuseppe (Joseph) -born 9/01/1896 according to the town records in COLLIANO , ITALY (NEAR SALERNO.) I do not know what happen to that family. I do know that Giuseppe's (Joseph) parents were Maria Rosa and Benedetto Rocco. Do you have a Rocco contact person that I can communicate with to find out if your Giuseppe (Joseph) Rocco had roots in COLLIANO? I am trying to find out what happen to that family who was related to my grandfather. I believe there are a number of ROCCO'S throughout the U.S. and the only way to connect them is from the town or region they came from. Thanks, Lee Canevari thedoodles6@comcast.net

Re: Rocco descendants

LeePecoraro — 2006-07-14 02:25:36Z

Thanks for your reply. Were you able to determine if your Rocco family came from COLLIANO...near
SALERNO? Also, is there any way of finding out if your Giuseppe Rocco who was suppose to be born around September 1, 1896, had siblings by the name of, Angela, Maria, Andida and Gelsomina? Giuseppe Rocco's parents were MARIA ROSA and BENEDETTO ROCCO. Thanks for your interest....Hope to hear from you. Lee Canevari

Re: Rocco descendants

LeePecoraro — 2006-07-14 02:25:36Z

Thanks for your reply. It is very possible that your Rocco's are related because I do remember my father, Joseph Pecoraro mentioning that he had cousins, etc. that lived in Pennsylvania. If your ROCCO'S are not actually the Bennedetto Rocco who married Maria Rosa Pecoraro than it could be one of his brothers, etc. because I found out that there were other Rocco's from COLLIANO who moved to Pennsylvania.

Re: Rocco descendants

LeePecoraro — 2006-07-14 02:25:36Z

It is possible that Joseph Rocco could have been the son of Benedetto and Maria Rosa (Pecoraro) Rocco ....especially if they originally came from Colliano and than settled in Pennsylvania. They did have a son named, Giuseppe Rocco. It is also possible that your particular line of ROCCO'S could have very well been from Benedetto Rocco's brother, etc. (I do not know his brother's name.) If you would like, I can give your E.Mail address to Cathy Caprio who runs the COLLIANO & VALVA web site because she tries to help link together the original descendants from COLLIANO AND VALVA. Please let me know if you would like me to connect you to her.
Maria Rosa (Pecoraro) Rocco was the sister to my grandfather, Filomeno Pecoraro from Colliano. It would be nice to have your Joseph Rocco's children's names, etc. For it would certainly help put together some of the history to all our families. Thanks, Lee Pecoraro Canevari

Re: What does "Rocco" actually mean?

bella1200c — 2006-07-06 05:26:36Z

I really don't know---but I just thought --My grandfathers name appears as yours. He however, had no male children and I believe shortened his name from DellaRocco. He was born in Chicago Ill--1913

Re: Searching for Vittorio Rocco

bookratt — 2005-01-30 22:16:17Z

We are looking for more info on Rocco Rosello and wife Carmela, maiden name Minuto. Any connection to your Rosellos?

Rocco and families who traved to the USA

KathyCaprioM — 2005-12-01 19:26:19Z

If any of these surnames look familiar please contact me at capriomcnamara@aol.com
Kathy

Cuozzo Mazzeo Rocco Cozzolino D'Amato? = Colliano 2nd half manifest April 12, 1911

Cuozzo Mazzeo Rocco Cozzolino d'Amato? 1st half manifest Colliano April 12, 1911

Nigro Vuocolo Rocco May 16, 1903 Colliano manifest

Torsiello Spiotti Strollo Rocco Nigro-Valva + Colliano, 2nd manifest 10/

Torsiello Spiotti Strollo Rocco Nigro Valva and Colliano 1st half manifest 10/21/1913

Rocco= Colliano 2nd half ship manifest 22 Jun 1914

Rocco = Colliano ship manifest 1st half 22 Jun 1914

Rocco/Ruocco

bcgenealogy — 2006-03-08 23:25:32Z

My grandparents were Raimondo (Raymond) and Pasqualina Ambrosina Ruocco. Their name was changed upon arriving in the US in 1898 to Rocco. They are from Roccarainola, Italy, near Naples.They settled in Mt. Pleasent, PA and after Raymond died and she remarried, she moved to Corning,NY, Steuben county. She died in 1949. I am searching for any information on their parents or siblings. Thank you for any help you may send my way.

Re: Looking for Rocco/Ruocco family

bcgenealogy — 2006-03-08 23:25:32Z

Do you know where in Italy your cousin's parents (or grandparents) immigrated from? If it was Roccarainola, Italy then there may be a connection. Best of luck on your research.

Re: Relatives of Fideo (Fred) Rocco, Los Banos, CA

bmmarcelo — 2005-04-17 18:06:21Z

I was married to Paul Toscano a grandson of Raffael Rocco of Los Banos, CA. I understand Raffael might be a brother of Fideo. Raffael was married to Katerina

Raffaels daughter Maria married Luigi Toscano after her first husband died. He was Antone Borelli and they had 3 sons. She and Luigi had 4 children Paul, Helen, Betty and Louis.

I would appreciate you getting in touch with me so that we may exchange information. I am helping my granddaughter Jeannelle Turpin, of Denair, CA with gathering the Italian and Portugues genealogy.

Thank you,
Beverly Marcelo
beverlymarcelo@hotmail.com

Re: V. Anthony Rocco

LCaroccia — 2004-05-20 01:23:02Z

Hi Deborah, Could you let me know whether or not any of this rings a bell. I'd appreciate it. Thanks, Laura

Re: V. Anthony Rocco

LCaroccia — 2004-05-18 10:43:58Z

Hi Deborah, I went to www.gens.labo.net to do a surname search for v. anthony's mother. The name Schinva does not show up anywhere in Italy. But the name SCHIAVO does. There are 20 listed in Salerno and 1 listed in Magliano Vetere. There are 7 Rocco's listed in Magliano Vetere. Two of these Rocco's live on the same street (Via Roma) as 3 of my potential Caroccia relatives. Good luck to us all. Regards, Laura

Re: V. Anthony Rocco

LCaroccia — 2004-05-17 17:03:58Z

Hi Deborah, I looked up your Rocco at Ellis to find out where in Salerno he was from. The manifest says Magliano and that his destination was his uncle Michele (Michael) Rocco at 13 Park Ave Brooklyn. The information at Ellis on some of my family members indicate the same name/address. My father's cousin, as a young girl, remembers Michele's son Henry and Henry's wife Cecilia and their 2 daughters Ida and Mary.(This would be sometime in the 30's/early 40's if her memory is right). I've really only started to research my family,and I'm not quite certain how this all ties together, but if there is anything I can share with you, ask away.

Re: V. Anthony Rocco

LCaroccia — 2004-06-25 12:31:19Z

I'll give this one more shot. I just received from Commune in Magliano Vetere that my great great grandmother was Rosa Rocco.

Re: Looking for Rocco/Ruocco family

BarbaraJeanCorbett — 2004-06-19 11:36:41Z

Anthony, do you know what town your Rocco lineage immigrated from? Do you know if your grandfather had brothers/sisters?

Good luck with your search.

Re: Carmen, Carl, Edna, Kathleen, Margaret Rocco??

BarbaraJeanCorbett — 2004-06-19 11:36:41Z

Hello Michelle,

We are cousins! My Grandmother, Carmenella (better known as Nellie) is (your great-grandfather) Carl's sister. This is pretty amazing as we have been searching for Uncle Carl's descendants.

We have extensive information regarding the "Ruocco" lineage - the name was changed from Ruocco to Rocco.

I was born in Corning, NY as well as my mother. I work on genealogy with another cousin. Her grandmother is Lucia (better known as Lizzie) who is another sister to Uncle Carl.

I would very much like to talk with you. Please e-mail me back at my personal e-mail and we can exchange information. I am most happy to meet you Michelle.

Rocco Connection

mrada_1 — 2006-11-25 03:18:02Z

Hi everyone,

I have done some research the last couple of days and confirmed with my aunt, thank God her memory is still there, that my Grandma Anna Maria Rossi came to America and stayed with her cousin Olympia Cionti (nee) Rocco (married name). I found in the 1920 census a family, which my aunt confirmed, was:
Joseph/Head/born ca 1880
Olympia/Wife/born ca 1883
Annie?/Daughter/born ca 1907
Frank/Son/born ca 1906
Michael/Son/born ca 1904
Angelina/Daughter/born ca 1918

Can anyone offer any connections?

Thanks,
Chris Sparks

Re: Rocco descendants

mrada_1 — 2006-11-25 03:18:02Z

I have a Joseph Rocco, born 1880. I know it is earlier than what you want, however, this person had children named Antonette (sp?), Frank, Michael, Angelina, ...

You were looking for a Guiseppe which is Joseph.

Chris Sparks

Re: Rocco descendants

mrada_1 — 2006-11-25 03:18:02Z

My Joseph Rocco was born roughly around 1880, by my estimates.

Chris

Re: Rocco descendants

mrada_1 — 2006-11-25 03:18:02Z

No I haven't gotten that far back. My Joesph married an Olypia Cionti (Conti?) who is related to me.

Chris

Re: Rocco descendants

mrada_1 — 2006-11-25 03:18:02Z

What I do know is that my Joseph was a Stone Mason. In the Philly 1930 census he was 50. 40 in 1920 Census. Looking at my Olimpia's immigration record, she was already married to a Rocco and came from Tuoro. So I am guessing that they lived in Tuoro.

Chris

Re: Rocco descendants

mrada_1 — 2006-11-25 03:18:02Z

Would it help if I gave you names of Joseph's children?

Chris

Re: Rocco descendants

mrada_1 — 2006-11-25 03:18:02Z

Sure my email address is mr_ada@comcast.net.

1-Joseph Rocco b. 1880, Italy, d. > 1924
+Olimpia/Limbia Cionti b. 1882, Italy, d. > 1930
2-Antonette Rocco b. 1907, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
2-Frank Rocco b. 24 Mar 1908, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA, d. Jan 1982, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
2-Michael A Rocco b. 11 Feb 1910, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA, d. 7 Aug 2000, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA,
USA
2-Angelina Rocco b. Oct 1917, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
2-Donato Rocco b. 1921, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
2-Dora Rocco b. 1924, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA

I know that Frank is Francesco in the immigration log, and Michael is Michele. Can't make heads or tails out of Antonette. I don't know what Donato translate into English.

Chris