Rocco F. "Roc" Clemente

Mr. Rocco F. Clemente, age 90 of Utica, NY passed away on March 18, 2012. Born August 23, 1921, he was the son of the late Antonio and Angela Maria (Naimo) Clemente. Rocco was a graduate of both T,R. Proctor High School and Clarkson College where he received a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering. During World War 2, he attended the Army Specialized Training Program at Harvard University prior to serving as part of Company G, 328th Infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry Division assigned to Patton’s Third Army during The European campaigns. During the Battle of the Bulge, he attained the rank as First Sergeant. It was on October 25, 1947 that Rocco married the former Frances Cucci; the couple shared in the most loving and compatible relationship of 64 years. Following the completion of his service time and further study at Clarkson College, he worked for the New York State Department of Transportation as a civil engineer engaged in the planning, survey, design and construction of the thruway and major highways throughout the central New York region. After his retirement from the state he became the City Engineer for the city of Utica where he served a 2 year term under Mayor Stephan Pawlinga. Licensed as a Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor, Rocco was engaged in numerous consultant assignments with OW Hubell Companies, and Oneida County. He had a number of technical affiliations with State transportation units and Utica Technical boards. Roc was also affiliated at Utica College as an Adjunct Instructor in their Contract and Construction Technology Program for a period of approximately 20 years. He was actively involved in volunteer services at St. Mary of Mount Carmel Church as a trustee and Administrative Assistant for several years. Rocco was most active socially with Tau Phi Zeta Fraternity and the Briscolieres where he enjoyed friendships with his lifelong friends. Rocco is survived by his loving wife Frances; daughter Loretta D’Alessandro of Acton, MA, and son Paul of Harvard, MA; and three grandsons, Michael and Andrew D’Alessandro, and David Clemente, all residing in Boston, MA. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Jessie Clemente; nephew, Anthony Clemente; and cousins Vincent, and Robert Clemente; as well as numerous nieces and nephews from his sister Maria Arcuri’s family. He was predeceased by his sisters Marie (Philomena) Arcuri and Maryann Diecglio; and brother, Michael Clemente. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 11-12 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Expressions of sympathy in the form of donations may be made to the American Heart Association; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Rocco’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Wednesday afternoon at 12:00 from the funeral home and at 1:00 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where his Mass of Christian Burial with Military Honors will be offered by Rev. James Cesta. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Rocco F. "Roc" Clemente

August 23, 1921 - March 18, 2012