Rocco Barroncini

Mr. Rocco Barroncini, age 49, a longtime Utican and most recently of Barneveld, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2007 at the Upstate Cerebral Palsy N. Gage IRA with his loving family by his side. Born in Brooklyn, NY on December 15, 1957, Rocco was the son of the late Donald J. and Madeline (Mayo) Barroncini. He was raised and educated in Utica and was a graduate of Utica Free Academy. Rocco worked in the packaging department of the ARC for many years, and he will be remembered for his outgoing personality, strong spirit, and keen sense of humor. He enjoyed socializing at family gatherings and he cherished the comradery of friends and relatives. A self-sufficient person, he often rode his bike around town which reflected one of his greatest efforts in life --- to maintain his own dignity and independent lifestyle. He also cared for and loved his feline companion. Rocco is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Albert Powers, Sr. of Rome; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Tammy Barroncini of Utica, Patrick Barroncini of Whitesboro, Anthony Barroncini of Rome, Ronald and Nadine Barroncini of Utica, and John Barroncini and Katherine Bootie of Vernon Center. He also leaves his paternal grandmother, Anne Barroncini; his nieces and nephews, Albert “Buddy II”, Donald “Duke”, Dinee, Adam and Austin, Nikki and Joe, Amanda, Ashley, and Cody; his great-nieces, Marissa and Olivia; his aunts and uncles, especially acknowledging Sammy and Mina; his cousins; his numerous friends from the ARC, and his extended family at the North Gage Road Cerebral Palsy Residential Facility. He was predeceased by his grandparents, John Barroncini, and Rocco and Josephine Mayo. As his illness progressed, the staffs of the Upstate Cerebral Palsy Association cared for Rocco with much respect and compassion, especially the personnel at the North Gage Road Residence, and the family remains forever grateful. They also extend their gratitude to the staff of Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. for the spiritual support and companionship they provided. Visitation will be held Sunday (today) from 2:00-5:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit floral offerings. Rocco’s funeral service will commence on Monday morning at 10:00 from the funeral home and at 11:00 at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place at St. Agnes Cemetery

Rocco Barroncini

December 15, 1957 - November 8, 2007