Lodovico (Vico) Rocco

It is with profound sadness, the family of Vico Rocco announce his sudden passing at the TBRHSC on Sunday, July 21, 2024.

Vico was born to Galileo and Maria Rocco on August 11, 1951, in the Dalla Libera homestead in Torre di Mosto, (VE) Italy. He immigrated with his mother in November 1952 to Halifax, to meet up with Leo who had arrived earlier. Life was difficult in the early years for the family that had settled into a new life in Port Arthur (Thunder Bay).

Vico attended St Joseph’s (Grades 1-6), St. Margaret (Grades 7-8), Lakeview (Grades 9-13). He attended Lakehead University (1970-74) and obtained an Honors Bachelor of Commerce. He completed his academic studies for a Masters of Science at the University of Saskatoon (1980-82).

He started his professional career at Clarkson Gordon as a Staff Accountant from 1974-1978. He then went to Lakehead University as a Professor of Accounting in 1978. Vico continued as a Professor and Lecturer of Accounting at the University of Saskatoon from 1981-82. Then returning as a part-time Lecturer at Lakehead University from 1994-2019.

Further employment included Tax Accountant, Auditor with CRA, Project Manager/Accountant & Estimator with Sentinel Contracting from 1985-1994. He also remained a Private Accountant/Consultant from 1976 until his unfortunate passing. Vico was named by the Council of the Chartered Professional Accountants Ontario as a Life Member in 2023.

In his personal life he married (Mary) Irene Rocco in 2000. Vico and Irene had unconditional love and were very blessed to enjoy their life and home they built at One Island Lake in Fowler, Ontario. They enjoyed the “good life” with many family and close friends at One Island.

Vico was the life of the party, always enjoying life to the fullest, earning him the unofficial title of the “Mayor of One Island.” He enjoyed golf, hockey, horse-shoes and cruising around One Island Lake on his pontoon boat. He further enjoyed watching his favourite television shows, travelling and spending time with his wife Irene, his family and many friends.

“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but the moments that take our breath away.”

Vico was predeceased by his parents Leo and Maria. In-laws Olavi and Kaarina, and sister-in-laws Helen and Susan.

Vico is survived by his wife Irene, their 3 children: Matthew (Danielle), Brad (Kirstin), and Renee (Colin) and granddaughter Bailey.

Vico is also survived by sister Lisa (Patrick) McCartney, brother Alessandro "Alex" Rocco and nephew Zachary Rocco.

Vico will be missed by many other family members and a large group of friends. Family and friends are left with wonderful memories and stories that will live on for many years.

Cremation has taken place and funeral Mass will be held at St. Anthony’s Church on August 6th, 2024. Visitation is to be held at 11:00 a.m. A formal Mass to follow at noon. A private interment will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation in memory of Vico.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.sargentandson.com.