REBECCA CHRISTINA ROCCO. Age 79. Beloved wife of Judge Kenneth Rocco for 57 years. Beloved mother of Dr. Elizabeth Rocco (Laurence) and Kathleen Rocco. Cherished grandmother of Eli and Ana Milena. Beloved daughter of Erwin and Christina Schott. Dear sister of Richard Schott of Dayton, Ohio.
Four time cancer recurrent, Rebecca persevered in life with dignity and grace. She taught American History at Holy Name High School with such creativity that made history come alive for her students. In retirement, she taught English as a second language in several venues.
Rebecca was active in the community of St. Malachi, Rebecca volunteered at Malachi center and the Monday night meal and served a term as community president. in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Gathering Place and Malachi House.
VISITATION WED. 8/26 FROM 3-7 AT ZABOR FUNERAL HOME. FUNERAL MASS WILL BE LIVE STREAMED http://www.stmalachi.org/homilies/rebecca-rocco-funeral-mass-thursday-august-27-2020-livestream/?fbclid=IwAR1LqJ2ISYWqGidmwqVA12L8NUiWKHHYx9KAon0e-w_oYlNu1ZnDoWrdSpQ THURS. 11AM AT ST. MALACHI. LIMITED SEATING FOR FAMILY AND DEAR FRIENDS. To offer condolences visit www.ZaborFH.com .