Rocco J. Teta
TROY -
Rocco J. Teta, 72, of
Lansingburgh, passed away
suddenly at St. Mary’s
Hospital Emergency Room on
Sunday, October 25, 2009,
surrounded by his loving
family.
Born and educated in Troy,
he was the son of the late
Pompie and Stella (Goyette)
Teta.
He managed the former Food
Circus in Cohoes for over 40
years and upon retirement he
worked for the Hannaford
Supermarket in Lansingburgh
for five years prior to his
illness.
He was actively involved in
The Killman and The
Interstatesmen drum and
bugle corps and also with
the old, former Troys Boys
Club corps.
He was also actively
involved, especially at
Christmastime, purchasing
gifts for needy children
which were distributed
through the Cohoes Community
Center.
He is survived by his loving
children Rel (Erin) Teta,
Rocco Teta, Ruthie Teta,
Rene (JR) Teta Inglis and
Randy (Carla) Teta, all of
Troy, and Jason Antoniak of
Latham; and his former wife
Karen Teta. Also survived by
10 grandchildren, Kyle Ryan
Jr. Rachael, Inglis James
Teta, Jarred, Alexandra,
Hayden, Logan, Kennedy and
Sophie Teta. Also survived
by three sisters, Delores
Phelps of Latham, Marygrace
(Paul) Caglione of Cohoes
and Dee (Gary) Farrigan of
Latham; and his brother
William ‘Bill’ (Anne) Teta
of Schenectady. He was
predeceased by two sisters,
Dorothy (Teta) Chonski and
Sandra (Teta) Walraed. Also
survived by several nieces,
nephews and cousins; a
cherished aunt, Mary
Pitanello who prayed for him
every day; his best friend
Jim Laporte, who frequently
kept in contact through the
years; and his feline friend
Puddy Cat.
The funeral services and
calling hours will be
private at the convenience
of the family.
In lieu of flowers, please
make donations to the Reuben
Dialysis Center of Troy in
Rocco’s name.