Obituary of Rocco W. DiCarlantonio

Rocco Walter DiCarlantonio, age 74, of Upper Chichester, PA, formerly of Brookhaven and Aston, PA, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

Born and raised in Chester, PA, Rocco graduated from Chester High School in 1969. While growing up in Chester, Rocco was a talented baseball player and enjoyed playing with his friends even into his teenage years.

He was a proud U.S. Airforce Veteran. Rocco spent his career as a welder, working for BP Oil for more than 25 years.

Woodworking wasn't just a hobby for Rocco—it was his sanctuary, where he could lose himself for hours and forget the world outside. Rocco had a great love for all sports, but especially his San Francisco 49ers. Spending the evening dancing with his wife, Anita, was always a favorite for both of them after an amazing homecooked meal, made by Rocco himself. An afternoon at the casinos was a favorite pastime of Rocco and Anita's together.

Rocco was predeceased by his parents, Joseph Victor DiCarlantonio and Elma May Kilgore. He is also predeceased by his loving wife of 46 years, Anita Putiri DiCarlantonio.

Survivors:

Stepdaughters: Kimberly McGinley (James) and Jennifer Strohm (Edward)

Siblings: Iris Ostan (the Late Jack), Joseph DiCarlantonio (Marie), and Elma McKee (the Late Raymond)

Sisters-in-law: Virgina Sherm (the Late John) and Carol Putiri (the Late Dennis)

Grandchildren: Nicholas, Matthew, Andrew and Samantha

Also, survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends

Visitation: Friday, February 7^th after 10:00AM at the Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte. #352) & Knowlton Rds., Middletown Twp., Media, PA 19063.

Funeral Service: Friday, February 7^th at 11:00AM at the funeral home.

Interment: Private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Breakthrough T1D Formerly JDRF

https://www.breakthrought1d.org/