Obituary of Rocco Polimeni Jr.

Rocco J. Polimeni Jr. Loving father, grandfather and brother Canandaigua, NY Rocco J. Polimeni Jr. of Foster Rd. passed away at his home February 23, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. The son of the late Rocco J. and Josephine (Vitalone) Polimeni Sr., he was a lifelong resident of Canandaigua and served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict. A graduate of Hobart College, Rocco was employed as a chemist and an administrator, retiring from the Cornell Experimental Station after many years of service. He is survived by his daughter, Louise (Ernie) Zelbacher; grandchildren, Emily (Jeff Braverman), Erik and James; a great grandson Noah; brothers, John, Joe (Mary), Russell (Marge) and Albert Polimeni; an uncle, Joe Vitalone and several nieces and nephews including John (Karen) Polimeni and Sue (Mike) Rizzo. Rocco was predeceased by his wife Betty of 58 years. There will be no prior calling hours, a 10 am funeral Mass will be held on Friday February 26 at St. Mary’s Church, 95 N. Main St. Canandaigua. A graveside service will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. A donation in Rocco’s name may be made to the Mayo Clinic. Memorials can be made online at www.mayoclinic.org/development or mailed to Mayo Clinic, Department of Development, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, Minnesota 55905. Service arrangements are handled by Fuller Funeral Home, Inc. 190 Buffalo St. Canandaigua.