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Thomas J. LaRocca

1951 - 2016

Thomas J. LaRocca obituary, 1951-2016, Chicago, IL

BORN

1951

DIED

2016

Thomas LaRocca Obituary

LaRocca, Thomas James 65 years old. Deceased September 5, 2016. Born on March 4, 1951 in Chicago, IL. Preceded in death by his father, Rocco Thomas LaRocca; mother, Mary Jean Bowers; and brother, John Kent LaRocca,; sister-in-law, Irene LaRocca; brother-in-law, Stan Gillis. He is survived by his wife, Mary LaRocca; son, Rocco LaRocca (Washington State); father, Charles Monroe Bowers; sister, Janet (Wayne) Robertson; brother Vincent LaRocca; stepsisters, Charlene (Butch) Wooley and Evelyn Gillis; and numerous nieces & nephews. Cremation will be private. Our hearts will be forever broken without you!

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 16, 2016.

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Vince LaRocca

September 10, 2020

4 years already Big Brother! I’m sure all of you are doing well up there! We WILL meet again! God Bless!

Vince LaRocca

September 10, 2019

Two years already! Hope your enjoying heaven brother!!! Love you!
We WILL meet again!

Luann, Mike & Janine

September 16, 2016

Rest in peace cousin Jimmy. Our sympathy, love & prayers remain with the LaRocca family.

Blessings to you all on your loss.

Terry and Mark Koehler

September 16, 2016

Vince LaRocca

September 16, 2016

Rest in Peace brother!
Love you & will meet again! God Bless!

Dan LaRocca

September 16, 2016

I am sorry that we didn't talk cuz!! You are home now with the father of all fathers~!!
Say Hi to everyone up there.
Love You!!

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