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Rocco Liace Obituary
Liace, Rocco H. 83, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2010. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Sampognaro). Preceded in death by his first wife Angeline (nee Vencenzo). Loving father of Anthony (Joanna), and Rocco Jr. (Julie), dear stepfather of Robert Szwan (Jeanne), Alan Szwet and Sherry Munis, cherished grandfather of Rocco, Anthony and Gabriella, Samantha, Steven, Melissa and Mark, and an uncle to all. World War II Army Veteran, Chicago Police Patrolman, retired from the 10th District after 30 years of service. Visitation Thursday, July 8, 2010, from 2:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Funeral Friday, July 9 at 10:00AM at Kerr-Parzygnot Funeral Home 540 Dixie Hwy. (at Joe Orr Rd.), Chicago Heights, IL. 60411. Information (708)754-0016. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, Illinois 60421. Family and friends are welcome to attend the military ceremony and salute. 
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for Rocco Liace
Gabriella Liace
October 3, 2010
I miss and love you grandpa!!!
John Minich
July 24, 2010
Tony and family: It seems that when your are retired you don't get the news very fast. Tony, my prayers are with you and your family.
Rafi Arbel
July 11, 2010
The Arbel family was fortunate enough to meet Rocco at Tony's 50th birthday party and spend a week cruising with him. We remember him as a happy man with a great sense of humor. Always one to find the bright side of things. Surely he will be missed.
July 8, 2010
We are very sorry for your loss. Rocky was a good friend and a good police officer. We were proud to have called him our friend. Tom and Callie Doyle (Sun City West, AZ)
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Darlyne Koretos
July 8, 2010
I am the first cousin of Ron and Gerald Liace. Jim was my uncle. (I was known as Dolly in the family.) I remember Rocky fondly and am very sorry to hear of his passing.
The Balcitis'
July 8, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Shelly Colorato
July 8, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss... I would have loved to be there in person, however I just learnt of his passing... You and your entire family will be in my every thought and prayer... Please let us know if there is anything we can do! Love to all, Steve and Shelly Colorato
Jack McGivney
July 7, 2010
Tony, sorry for your loss, I only met your father once, with his partner, I think his nickname was Moe. handling a fatal Auto Accident. really a great pair. God Bless them.
Andrew Christophersen
July 7, 2010
Tony & Family,
I was sorry to hear of you father's passing. Rocky and the entire Liace Family will be in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Andy Christophersen
July 7, 2010
Tony and Family I am sorry to hear of Rocco's passing. We worked together in the Marquette District in the Late 70's and Early 80's He will be remembered as a Good Policeman and a Very Fine Gentleman. He will be in my Prayers. Warmest personal regards.
Richard J.(Dick) Tracy Capt. CPD Ret. [email protected]
July 7, 2010
Pat, our depest sympathy to you & family. Though we did not know Rocco well, we often sought his company at the parties - he was so likeable & amiable. At Payton's b'day party he walked out to us to sit-n-chat - we did not know or appreciate at the time the effort it took for him to do that. He will be sorely missed
Sharon Petitt
July 7, 2010
Dear Pat,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sharon and Don Petitt
July 7, 2010
TONY, SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FATHER PASSING. JIM VOLKMAN 008 RETIRED
July 7, 2010
Grandpa you will be missed by many. You inspired all of us to be better people, we will never forget you.
Love your first grandson
Rocco A. Liace III
Tom Toolis
July 7, 2010
I am soory to learn of rocky's passing.
I will remember him and his family in my prayers.
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