Louis Rocco “Rocky” DiLisio Jr., 71, of Seymour, entered into eternal rest on July 18, 2014, at CT Hospice in Branford. He was the husband of Geri Krajza DiLisio.
Rocky was born in Derby on October 2, 1942, son of Mary Gavin DiLisio and the late Louis DiLisio Sr. He was a graduate of Ansonia High School class of 1960. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Rocky returned to Ansonia and became a mason/bricklayer. He eventually started his own company, East Coast Masonry and worked until his illness forced him to retire. Geri and Rocky were married October 30, 1965 and shared a marriage filled with friendship, humor and strength. They loved to go to New York City to the Museums, Lincoln Center, Broadway plays, steakhouses and Eataly Marketplace & Restaurants. They also enjoyed Arthur Avenue in the Bronx and Jimmie’s Place in Seymour.
They took pleasure in traveling, especially to Rocky’s beloved Italy. Most of all, they cherished great fun times with their families and especially going out to dinner to Aldario’s Restaurant with M & M and Kristine & Patrick. Rocky was a member of the Adriatic Marchegian Club where he enjoyed many wonderful dinners. He loved going out to dinner with la familia and friends.
He also enjoyed quiet time at home reading historical fiction novels and watching PBS English series. Rocky had many devoted family members and friends who showed much love and caring on a daily basis. He was so grateful to have that in his life. He especially enjoyed the new friends he made later in his life playing racquet ball at the Jewish Community Center. “Bill, get off the wall.” Molti Grazie to Jeffrey, “Our Rock Star” and Sue, Mel, Sharon, Donna and Shelia at Smilow Cancer Center. Appreciation and gratitude to Terry, Mary, Cathy and Vavette from Hospice Homecare in Shelton and the staff at CT Hospice in Branford. “Never be sad for what is over, just be glad that it was once yours”, Blake Lively.
In addition to his wife Geri and mother Mary, he is survived by a daughter, Michelle Kamzyuk (Michael), granddaughter, Kristine Bruzenak (significant other Patrick Fortuna), former son in law, Paul Bruzenak (Jill), brother, Charles DiLisio (fiancé Wendy Calabrese), sisters, Sandra Concilio (Alan), Rosalind Gibbs (David), Laura Artlip (Don), Maryellen Williams, Judith Serrano (Robert), sister in law, Denise Myrick (James), brothers in law, Michael Krajza (Lisa) and Stanley Krajza (Joyce), step brother in law, Stanley Lesniewski (Barbara) step sisters in law, Jean Mitchell (Russ) and Barbara Bodie (George) and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by a daughter, Sharon Elizabeth Bruzenak, father in law, Walter Krajza and step mother in law, Amelia Krajza. Rocky was also predeceased by his very good friend and co-worker, Angelo Bottachiari, on April 7, 2014. They epitomized the meaning of friendship since their high school years.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday July 25, 2014, from 3 – 7 pm in the chapel of the SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. On Saturday, relatives and friends are invited to attend Rocky’s funeral at 10:00 am (PLEASE MEET DIRECTLY) at Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be private. Please kindly omit flowers.
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