It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Rocchina.
Born on 19 August 1930 in Castelmezzano (PZ), Italy and passed away on 18 August 2025, in her 95th year. Beloved wife of Rocco (dec). Dearly loved mother of Vito (dec), Serafina Fuoco, Josie Bowes, Maria Treloar, and Pierina Grogan and mother-in-law of Settimio, Michael, Donald and Justin. Cherished Nonna and ‘Old’ Nonna to 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandsons. Respected sister, sister-in-law and Zia of the late Francesco and Michelina Dianò of Mildura and her extended family in Italy.
Rocchina will be remembered for her strength, determination, quick wit, and for living life to the fullest.
Forever loved, forever remembered.
Family and friends of the late Mrs Rocchina Eufemia are respectfully informed that her Requiem Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart Church, Eleventh Street, Mildura, on Wednesday August 27, 2025 at 10.00am. At the conclusion of the Mass the cortege will proceed to Nichols Point Monumental Cemetery.
Rosary will be recited at the Chapel of McGlynn Hunt Funerals 38-40 Madden Avenue, Mildura on Tuesday August 26, 2025 at 6.00pm.
The family request NO LUTTO.
Tributes
Janine Joan Hoffmann
So sorry to hear a wonderful lady may she rest in God’s care thinking of you all at this sad time
Sean & Simone Grogan
A lovely celebration of Rocchina’s life. The service showed the family are so grateful for the many years and times you’ve had with her and the enduring qualities of your special kind matriarch
We know that the family will miss her dearly, but may you find solace in the beautiful memories you created together and may the love she gave remain an eternal source of strength and comfort to you all
In our hearts and prayers
Ciao Ciao Nonna !!
Sean & Simone Grogan
Eleanor, Hannah & Mietta
Lucia Circosta
A lovely lady gone to rest may treasure memories sustain you,and may the love of God give you peace,my deepest Sympathy to all the family
Michelina Rosenkotter
Thinking and praying for you all at this difficult time. I will always cherish the wonderful times and memories we shared with your mum and your family when we were growing up and later years. May you look back on those precious memories , find peace in knowing that your mum was an amazing ,strong and kind women. Rocchina will forever remain in our hearts. All our love Michelina, Wolf & Carla xoxo
Jeannie Keeble
Thinking of all the family on the sad loss of your mum. She was a lovely lady had the pleasure of meeting her many years ago when my late hubby did the pruning rest in peace