Rocco Greco Obituary

I came upon the record album Rocco gave to me and Frank, It has been many years ago that I went from my wedding reception to see Rocco with my new husband, in 1967.
Frank a singing bartender to me and the patrons of Rocco's, passed in 1996 in Florida.
I can still play his album. And have many , many fond memories
Although so late with this message,, Know that he is remembered for his friendship, talent and welcoming smile.
My sincere condolences to his family.

I remember Rocco well I was 23 yro. When I first met him he always played my special song when he would see me come in. It was a song that meant a great deal to us both in a special way. I have his album he recorded he gave me and autographed. Im 70yro. Now and still have that album it brings back so many wonderful memories. Rocco was a great man and a very special person in my life. He will never be forgotten.
Steve Lane

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Rocco. I will remember "Roc" for his kind and generous spirit. I can still picture him sitting at the organ in Mr. Greco's Lounge, dapperly attired in his tuxedo, and a big smile on his face. It would not be more than five minutes after I entered that he would belt out his rendition of "Danny Boy" to recognize my arrival. I think he was always happiest when he was entertaining. Thanks for your many kindnesses Roc. You are in my thoughts and in my prayers.



Rest in Peace.

A wonderful man whom we got to know through his 1946 marketing photo which has held an honored spot on the living room wall of our family summer cottage since 1980. We discovered his picture in a flea market that year in search of a fun, first prize award for a golf tournament at our first family reunion. We have held similar reunions every five years or so ever since with a growing list of winners etched on a placque beneath his picture. Our most recent reunion, named "Rocco Greco 2000", was held (you guessed it) 4 years ago.



Through the magic of the digital age, my brother, Nick, was able to reproduce Rocco's picture and a cousin imprinted it on T-shirts. We then set on a quest to see if we could locate more information about our reunion's honored namesake. Thanks to the internet we got lucky and found him to be living with his sister in a northern chicago suburb. The three of us talked for some time. they were delighted that he had become a part of our extended family. We thenexchanged gifts, he sending me me a CD of his music and I reciprocating with two t-shirts with his 1946 logoed on them.



We are tentatively thinking about holding another reunion which now with his passing, is even more imperative so as to continue to honor him. Rocco 2005 ... here we come.

Rocco has brought our family together for many years. The entire Baldwin clan will never forget him.

I am so sorry for the loss of Rocco Greco. He was an important part of our family gatherings!

I am so glad I got to speak to Rocco last year or was it the year before. I am sorry I never got to meet him in person. As an amateur singer he gave me some advice. My family had the Rocco Greco Golf Tournament (Family only duffers game.)for years and he thought it was a fun idea. We had a signed autographed picture of him that we found at a street fair that was our annual prize passed down each year with great honors and fanfare. My brother found his name via the internet and then we introduced ourselves. I was lucky enough to hear some old recordings to appreciate his clear, excellent voice. I regret his loss. Christine

The warm and happy memories of the joy and friendship Rocco has given me go back nearly forty years. I am sorry to hear of his passing and sorrier still that I was unable to attend his funeral. Many times, when I was in town, I'd drop by the house and leave a message on the basement door. He never failed to call and say he was sorry he missed me. I mourn his passing.



If my name does not ring a bell LaVergne & Michael should remember the crazy girl who always showed up on her bicycle.



Please accept my sympathy and prayers.



All my love,

I will keep you in my prayers, Rockie. Thanks for the many happy memories of your lounge and Beach Park home....you had a beautiful talent and shared it with many....God keep you.

Sorry to hear of Rocco's passing. He was a kind, and caring person. He shall be missed.

Rocco was a great singer/entertainer! I vaguely remember the hit "Sweet Grass" and the establishment he played near Belmont and Lotus in Chicago, where I lived two blocks away.

Our condolences to Rocco's family and friends. My wife & I spent many nights at Mr. Grecco's when we were dating. Rocco was a great person and will be missed.



Ron & Carol Lynch

My sincere sympathies to everyone. Sorry that I cannot be there in person but I am there in spirit. Rocco was my first "crush"!! YOu are all in my prayers. Love Florence

Rocco was an angel on Earth, & he will certainly be entertaining with the other angels in Heaven!



We will all miss him.

Dear Mike,

I was very sorry to hear about your brother. Our deepest sympathies. Lillian and Ken

"The Kid's A Dreamer" was just one of his songs. Rocco was an insperation to me during those difficult years when you go from being a teenager to an adult. He still is 44 years later. There is no telling how many other young people are successful today because of him. I am sure the number is high.To have Rocco as a relative was, I am sure, an honor for each of you and I know that he will be missed by all. We are never really gone from this world as long as someone remembers us and Rocco will be around for a long time to come. Rocco is in that place he sang about, "My Old Home Town".

Dear Greco cousins and family,



We want to send our condolences to Rocco's family. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

Love from Arizona,

Buzz and Bette