Rocco J. "Rocky" Longo

Mr. Rocco John “Rocky” Longo, age 36, a native Utican and of Frankfort, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 25, 2006 in Auburn Township, PA. Born in Utica on July 2, 1969, Rocky was the son of John D. Longo, Sr. and the late Mary A. (Castelli) Longo. Raised and educated locally, he was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. At one time Rocky was employed with the Northern Safety Co. where he worked in purchasing and product development. He was blessed with an exceptional memory which assisted him in initiating several business enterprises of his own. He was currently engaged in the operation of Blue Stone Quarries in Pennsylvania. Rocky loved his family and cherished the time he spent with them. Because he was young at heart and “eternally a kid” himself, he especially enjoyed his nieces and nephews. In addition, his generosity and his kind heart won him many friends. As a person who valued the bonds of affection, respect, and understanding he shared with others, Rocky held his family relationships and friendships to be the most wonderful gifts. He also loved animals. All in all, “Rocky was Rocky,” and anyone who truly knew him will have a special memory of him. In his leisure time, Rocky enjoyed hunting, water skiing, boating, four-wheeling, and snowmobiling. He frequently indulged in these sports at a place he truly loved which was the family camp at Brantingham Lake. A special accomplishment in his life, one which brought him great pride, was earning his pilot’s license. He was a communicant of St. Agnes Church. Rocky is survived by his father, John D. Longo, Sr.; Rocky’s companion, Faith Higgins; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Donna Lee and Joseph Rivett, and Catherine Farr, all of Utica; and 4 brothers and sisters-in-law, John Jr. and Nancy Longo, Michael and Elaine Longo, Ronald and Sharon Longo, and Salvatore and Kathy Longo, all of Frankfort. He is also survived by his 17 nieces and nephews whom he cherished dearly, including Joey and Danny who will truly miss him because of the especially close bonds they shared with him. In addition, Rocky’s survivors include his aunts and uncles, Josephine Kohl, Betty Zumbo, Florence and Edward Siemski, Salvatore and Anna Castelli, Robert and Connie Longo, Ronald and Sally Longo, and Anne and Donald Cowley. He also leaves a host of cousins. Throughout the years, Rocky was blessed with so many dear and wonderful friends that the list is too numerous to mention by name, but each and every one of them was a truly meaningful part of his life. He was predeceased by his beloved mother and “best friend,” Mary Longo; and 2 brothers, Anthony F. “Butch” and Daniel Longo. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4-8 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial donations in Rocky’s name to the Stevens-Swan Humane Society; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Rocky’s funeral will commence on Wednesday morning at 8:30 from the funeral home and at 9:30 at St. Agnes Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place in the Frankfort Center Cemetery.

Rocco J. "Rocky" Longo

July 2, 1969 - May 25, 2006