Rocco De Luca
On August 17, 2024, it is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rocco De Luca, at the age of 83 due to a lengthy illness.
Rocco will be remembered for his love of family, sports (especially football (soccer) and wrestling), his passions for gardening, cooking, and various card/board games.
He will be incredibly missed by all who knew him.
Rocco is survived by his loving sons Pasquale (Lori), Antonio, Robert (Kathy), and Rocco Jr.; grandsons Trystan, Dylan, Brinn (Cammi), Kaelin, Ryker, Madden (pre-deceased) and Beckett; granddaughters Athena (Jason), Jennifer; step-grandsons Kent (Brittany) and Scott (Alison) and great grandchildren, Matteo, Emilia, Brooklyn, Rhya and Ryot; his sisters, Elena Durante and Maria (Frank) Cimino and sister-in-law Candace (Candy). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and their respective children.
Rocco was predeceased by his spouse, Daphne; parents, Pasquale and Antoinetta; brother, Antonio (Tony) and nephew Carlo; brother-in-law, Salvatore Durante and nephew, Pasquale Durante.
Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday September 5, 2024, 10:00AM
Santa Maria Goretti Catholic Church
9110 110 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
Interment
Thursday September 5, 2024
St. Michael’s Cemetery
13819 82 St NW, Edmonton, AB
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Edmonton Food Bank.
Happy Birthday Dad, I miss you! 😔🙏❤️
Pasquale, this is Mark Olivieri. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Speaking from experience, I know how difficult it is to lose a father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in these very difficult and trying times. I can only suggest that you try to focus on all the good and happy times your family had with your father. Doing so will bring a smile to everyone’s faces. Take care.