Rocco Zuccarelli Obituary

Rocco A. Zuccarelli III
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rocco Anthony Zuccarelli III, beloved husband, amazing father, son, brother and uncle.
He passed away on Saturday, July 23rd, 2022 at the young age of 64.
The son of Rocco Zuccarelli Jr. and Carol Hoop and raised by Rose Zuccarelli, Rocco was born in Bridgeport, CT, and graduated from Central High School. Rocco lived life to the fullest and enjoyed all the great times and memories he had with his family and friends.
Rocco loved to cook and was great at it. He spent many years cooking for his wife and daughter, and spread his talents to duckpin bowling and VFW. He is known for his famous roast beef and porketta. Rocco was a family man through and through. If you knew Rocco you knew he was a sports fanatic, Go Jets, Go Mets!! He enjoyed watching his old western shows like Gunsmoke every afternoon. Rocco enjoyed traveling with his family over the years, grilling, and growing his own garden each year to make his outstanding tomato sauce. Rocco was an animal lover, hard worker and just an all-around good guy to everyone he met.
He is survived by his daughter, Ashley Zuccarelli, who was the apple of his eye! His sister, Kina Silva and Mike Silva of Alabama; his brother, Anthony Zuccarelli of West Virginia; and his sister, Theresa Croteau of Derby. Also a second daughter, Kristy Delorenzo; and grandson Justice Capozziello of Bridgeport. Nieces and nephews, Karlie Silva, Brion Berrios and Shane Silva. He was predeceased by his wife, Deborah Croteau; father, Rocco Zuccarelli Jr.; sister, Corina Zuccarelli; and nephew, Wilson Berrios. He also left behind many aunts, uncles and many cousins. He was a wonderful family man and will always be loved.