Rocco A. Galimo

Mr. Rocco A. Galimo, age 88, of Utica, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2011 in the comfort and privacy of his home with the love and support of his family by his side. Rocco was born in Utica on December 3, 1922, the son of the late Frank and Gerarda “Julia” (Flammia) Galimo. Raised and educated in Utica, he attended T.R. Proctor High School. A proud veteran of World War II, Rocco served his country in the United States Air Corps stationed stateside. On November 19, 1949 he wed the former Domenica R. “Mae” Morreale with whom he shared an exceptional marriage of 61 years; they remained loyal to each other and put their family first. Rocco was a blessed husband to Mae during their lifetime together. In his younger years, Roc worked in the meat department at the Mohican Market on Franklin Square. He later held a position with the City of Utica, Department of Public Works during Mayor Assaro’s administration. Lastly, he was employed as an assembler at the Utica Radiator Company, the position from which he retired. Rocco was proud of his family, and he was quite a gentleman, always supporting the needs of those he loved. His birth name, “Rock”, was a true reflection of the virtues he possessed because he truly was the foundation of his family. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Association, and a parishioner of St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church. Roc is survived by his beloved wife, Mae; he knew the blessings of his wonderful and devoted daughters, Gina Ferguson, and Julie Galimo-Dybacz, both of Utica. He leaves his grandchildren, Raymond and Celeste Ferguson, Roman Dybacz and fiancée Jennifer Abiusi. He held close to his heart the memory of his granddaughter, Andrea Marie Dybacz, who passed away on August 25, 1995. In addition, he leaves his great-grandchildren, Brianna, Rayeanne, and Jared Ferguson; and Ashlynn Dybacz; nieces and nephews, Gerard “Jerry” Galimo, Casper “Sonny” Calabrese, Mary Durante, Al Galime, Eugene Galime, Robert Ritz, Jeana “Gigi” Nicotera, Rusty Morreale, and Cathy Fitzgerald; great-nieces, great-nephews, sisters-in-law, Mary Ritz, and Marie Morreale; and a dear friend, Angela “Chile” Longo. He was predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law, Dominick “Dick” and Rose Galimo; sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances and Frank Galime, and Rose and Sam Calabrese; his brother-in-law, Rosario “Russ” Morreale II; and nieces and nephews, Dolly Iannotti, Julia Gelfuso, Dominick Galime, Frank Galime, and most recently departed, Michael Galimo. The family is thankful to Dr. Fred Talerico and Nurse Practitioner Pat Rosati for the years of professional concern extended to Rocco; and the health care givers who have assisted during the past few years, especially those of Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. who comforted Roc and his family during his final journey of life. Visitation will be held Monday from 4:00-8:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Rocco’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Tuesday morning at 9:30 from the funeral home and at 10:30 at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered. Committal prayers and interment will take place graveside at Calvary Cemetery with Military Honors conferred. “Thank you Roc, and Dad. It’s been a wonderful life.”

Rocco A. Galimo

December 3, 1922 - June 2, 2011