Salvatore      Cocca

Salvatore Cocca, 88, formerly of Milford, died October 14 at Haven Health Care in Waterbury.

He leaves one son, Frank Cocca of Bristol; one sister, Jean Kerekes of Newtown; three brothers, Michael Cocca of Stratford, Vito Cocca of Shelton, and John Cocca of Trumbull; one sister-in-law, Theresa Cocca of Bridgeport; two grandchildren, Noel Cocca and Kimberly Cocca Kehle; and one great-granddaughter, Hailey Noelle Cocca.

He was the widower of Carminia (Oronzo) Cocca. Mr Cocca was born on April 10, 1915, in Spangler, Penn., a son of the late Frank and Rose Cocca and was a mill worker for the Bridgeport Brass Co. for 40 years before retiring.

Mr Cocca was a bass player and was a member of the American Federation of Musicians. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

A memorial mass was scheduled to be held on Friday, October 17, at 10 am, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Waterbury. Entombment will be in the Calvary Cemetery Columbarium, Waterbury.

Memorial donations may be made to Haven Health Care, 2817 North Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06704, or to Hospice and Palliative Care, 247 East Aurora Street, Waterbury, CT 06708.

Maiorano Funeral Home, Inc, 95 Willow Street, Waterbury, was in charge of his arrangements.

The Newtown Bee         October 17, 2003