Rocco J. DeChesser

Rocco J DeChesser, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed peacefully into eternal rest at St Francis Hospital on July 24, 2006, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 16, 1920, he was a lifelong resident of New Britain, CT. He is predeceased by his mother Faustina Petrella DeChesser, his father Louis DeChesser and his sisters and brothers, Mildred Petrella, Elsie Hoffman, John, Reboldo, Michael and Anthony DeChesser. He leaves his devoted wife of 59 years, Helen Giamattei DeChesser. They were so in love that people described them as two peas in a pod . He is also survived by his adoring daughters Louise DeChesser- Fredericks and her husband Leonard Fredericks of East Berlin Ct and Marianne Spector and her husband Saul of Farmington, Ct. He leaves his sister-in-law Louise Gilberto and his special nieces Sylvia and Paula Gilberto. He also leaves nieces and nephews, Carol Prey, Geraldine and Randy Hoffman, Louis, Michael, Lawrence, Thomas, John and James DeChesser and Robert Petrella, along with many wonderful cousins and friends. We will all miss his gentle way, sense of humor and contagious smile. He retired after 37 years of loyal service to Stanley Power Tools as an assembly foreman. He served his country as a member of the 88th infantry division, Blue Devils. In an article in the New Britain Herald dated September 7, 1944, it stated, Then I saw Rocky DeChesser, of 5 Chapman St. Good old Rocky, who was always singing and joking, but when the chips were down, he was poison to the Nazis. He was an avid fisherman and loved to be near the ocean. He was active in the Mens Club of St Johns the Evangelist Church and a member of the Italian American Mens Club as well as the New Britain Chapter of AARP. His passion was dancing with his favorite dance partner, Helen. He was the Lindy King and taught many of us his fancy dance steps. Rocco left a mark on the hearts of all who knew him. He had a million dollar smile and a great sense of humor that was contagious to all. He provided a sense of strength for his family who will celebrate his life by carrying on his legacy. He was truly a man among men who will live on in our hearts forever. The family sends their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Leslie Blumgart and Dr Karen Brown along with their entire team at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center for their commitment to excellence and compassionate care of our beloved Rocco. Special thanks to Dr John Papandrea for his care of our family. Funeral services will be on Friday July 28, 2006, 9:15 AM at Carlson Funeral Home with a with Mass of Christian burial to follow at 10 AM at St Johns the Evangelist Church in New Britain. Entombment will be in St. Marys Mausoleum. Calling hours will be held Thursday evening 5pm to 8 PM at Carlson Funeral Home 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. Donations in Roccos memory can be made to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center 1275 York Avenue NY, NY 10021 or St Johns the Evangelist Church 655 East Street New Britain, CT 06052. Please share a memory of Rocco with his family by "clicking" GUESTBOOK at the bottom of the page.

Rocco J. DeChesser

August 16, 1920 - July 24, 2006

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August 16, 1920 - July 24, 2006

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