Obituary of Rocco Colla

Rocco B. Colla, age 92, of Brooklyn entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Mr. Colla was born August 16, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York. He is the son of the late Domenick Colla and the late Maria (Vercillo) Colla. Beloved husband of the late Josephine Colla. Loving father of Christine and Richard (Mariza). Cherished grandfather of Anthony (Hayley,) Joanna and Maria Resasco.

Mr. Colla also leaves behind his beloved Maria Addrizzo. 

Mr. Colla was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy.

He was avid visitor at Atlantic City. He loved horse racing and playing pinochle. 

Forever In Our Hearts

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May Rocco's soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Reposing Tuesday, March 23 from 3:00 - 8:00 PM at Marine Park Funeral Home, 3024 Quentin Road, Brooklyn.

Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, March 24 at 9:45 AM at Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church, 1950 Batchelder Street, Brooklyn.

Burial to immediately follow at Moravian Cemetery, 2205 Richmond Road, Staten Island. 

Please take advantage of the Tribute Wall tab to express your compassion and condolences over Rocco's passing.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. 

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