Martin “Marty” Cocca

- 11/8/2022

Obituary

November 1, 2022, at age 96. Predeceased by his wife, Lorraine, and his sister, Jennie Cerone. Survived by his children, Martin Cocca (Eva Zweifler), Tara (Henry) Louis, Christine (Vincent) Verzella; Grandchildren, Ariana Alvarado, Jaelyn, Gabriel, and Abree Verzella; Sister-in-law, Phyllis Point; long-time companion, Sonia Marlin; many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Martin was a proud WWII Army veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, earning a Bronze Star. He was a Vice Commander of the Monroe County VFW and Past Commander of posts 8493 and 238. He also served as president of the Industrial Engineering Society and president of the Rochester Bowling Association. Calling hours will be Wednesday, November 9 from 4pm-7pm at Falvo Funeral Home, 1295 Fairport Nine-Mile Pt. Rd. (Rte. 250, Webster.) On Thursday, please meet the family at 10am in St. Paul’s Church (783 Hard Rd. Webster) for the celebration of his Funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of choice. Entombment White Haven Memorial Park.

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