Revitalization of Mike Tyson's Catskills gym continues ... (Rocky) Graziano, Sr. Mr. William "Rocky" Graziano Jr., 84, of Perth Amboy passed away Saturday morning at Bartley Healthcare in Jackson, N.J. Funeral services will take place Friday at 10 a.m. from the Lehrer-. Pa and raised in Hammonton most of his life. Thomas Rocco Barbella (January 1, 1919 [1] - May 22, 1990), better known as Rocky Graziano, was an American professional boxer who held the World Middleweight title. Rocky Graziano, (James David) passed away on Oct. 18, 2019, from health issues combined with the smoke from fires in Lake County. Professional Boxer. He held the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World from 1952 to 1956. Obituary for James N. Graziano | Myrhum-Patten Funeral Home He graduated from Hammonton High School in 1980. Al was born in Hazleton, the son of Neal "Rocky" and . Rocky Graziano's widow wants to KO her "little creep" of a grandson for planning to auction the former world middleweight boxing champ's title belt, which she says . While in active service he, became the USMC Boxing Champion of Guam and China. "Rocky" Graziano retires as Corbett officer, Local News, Gresham local News, Breaking News alerts for Gresham city. He was co-owner of Rocky's Restaurant in Glenside with his brother, Joseph and his uncle, Clemente Graziano since 1981. Doug brought much laughter to our family. Survived by Rochester: June 25, 2008. Graziano is considered one of the greatest knockout artists in boxing history, often displaying the capacity to take his opponent out with a single punch. Loving mother of Roxee Lore (John) and the late Audrey. Rocky Graziano was born on January 1, 1919 in New York City, New York, USA as Thomas Rocco Barbella. One of History's greatest fighters, he was born in Brockton, Massachusetts in 1923 and won the Golden Gloves title as an amateur. Rocky Marciano was born Rocco Francis Marchegiano on September 1, 1923, in Brockton, Massachusetts. . Rocky was born in . YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Former middleweight boxer Tony Janiro, whose 96-bout career included fights with Jake LaMotta and Rocky Graziano, died Thursday of complications following a heart attack. Henry "Rocky" Graziano Cedar Rapids Henry "Rocky" Graziano, 62, died on Feb. 19, 2017 at The Kavanagh House in Des Moines after a year long battle with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He was a younger brother to Rocky LaFaro and twin of sister Maryann Viola. He was married to Norma Unger. Survived by Rochester: June 25, 2008. Silvio was a graduate of New Rochelle High School and went on to receive a Bachelor's Degree from Iona College as well as a Master's . Shirley, Ms Mary, Reggie, Rachel and families, Russ and I send our deepest sympathy during the loss of your beloved fiance, son, dad and grandpa. Survived by her fat. Al proudly served his country with the United States Navy for 8 years. They both worked for NCR and hung out when in the same city. Obituary. Mary Eloise (Hitt) Morris, passed away on November 17, 2021, in Staunton, Virginia. He was 95 years old. . Graziano is considered one of the greatest knockout artists in boxing history, often displaying the capacity to take his opponent out with a single punch. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. Rocco Francis Marchegiano (September 1, 1923 - August 31, 1969; Italian pronunciation: [markeˈdʒaːno]), better known as Rocky Marciano (/ m ɑːr s i ˈ ɑː n oʊ /, Italian: [marˈtʃaːno]), was an American professional boxer who competed from 1947 to 1955, and held the world heavyweight title from 1952 to 1956. 15 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, brothers in laws; John Jacobs, Glen McClurg and Ralph Teenier. Rocky Graziano was the middleweight champion for 11 months during the late forties, but his three wars with Tony Zale plus his winning personality have contributed to making the Rock a ring legend . He is best remembered for 3 intense championship bouts with Tony "The Man of Steel" Zale within 21 months. His three-fight series with Rocky Graziano between 1946 and 1948 are treated with reverence and awe by those who simply read about them as well as the relative . He is also Michael Joseph Graziano Dec 4, 2021 November 13, 1955 - November 27, 2021 Michael Joseph Graziano, born November 13, 1955 to Joseph and Nola Silcox Graziano, passed away November 27, 2021. Obituary Henry "Rocky" Graziano, 62, died on Feb. 19, 2017 at The Kavanagh House in Des Moines after a year long battle with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He was an actor and writer, known for Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956), Teenage Millionaire (1961) and Tony Rome (1967). Immediate Family: Daughter of Ralph Unger and Pauline Unger. Sep 14, 2021. Born December 18, 1956 in Boston, MA, the son of Albert and Janet (Interrante) Graziano. Obituary. In 1967, she met Albert F. Parraz, Sr. 1922-1990. In 1991, he and Zale were inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame together. Audrey J. Graziano Obituary. He was 71. Send Flowers Anthony Rocky J. Graziano, 84, died on Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Nicholas grew up in Tuckahoe, NY and was a longtime resident of Mamaroneck, NY. Philip served in the Army during World War II from March 1942 - May 1945. In his youth Graziano was close friends with future fighter Jake La Motta, and both troubled youths attended the same juvenile reform school. In his ten years as a professional boxer, Rocky Graziano held the title of World Middleweight Champion for less than a year; yet he remained one of the most famous athletes in the sport through the time of his death in 1990.Indeed, the 1955 film adaptation of his autobiography, Somebody Up There Likes Me, a series of appearances on comedy shows and . He was married to Norma Unger. Antoinette Graziano. Robert Rocky Dominic Graziano, 68, born in Dayton, Ohio, passed away on August 14, 2011 in Poway, California. At some point Rocky Graziano came through the Green Room and went into his dressing room. Marciano fought low and out of a crouch, and although he was much shorter than his opponents. In the world of boxing, heavyweight fighters tend to receive the greatest amount of attention and fame. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2001 | 8:39 a.m. Harold Green, a boxing contender of the 1940s who fought three future world middleweight champions, including Rocky Graziano . LaFaro, Nicholas A. Of Jackson, aged 82 years passed away on Christmas Day surrounded by her daughters. Al proudly served his country with the United States Navy for 8 years. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Audrey J. Graziano (Norridge, Illinois), who passed away on August 12, 2020, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. She was the first born of 7 siblings. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in 1944 and participated in the invasion of Guam and Iwo Jima. Name: Mariann Capuano Graziano Life Dates: 4/1/1957 - 6/25/2008 City Of Birth: Rochester, NY Pre-deceased by Predeceased by her husband, Dino F. Graziano; mother Ann Marie (Lingesso) Capuano; sister, Annal Adams. Mother of Private and Private. The Tragic Death of Rocky Marciano Shocked the Boxing World. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Ethel Mead of Trumann, his wife of 65 years, Dorothy Russell Mead who died in 2004, a daughter Carolyn . For 52 years, Mrs. Morris and her husband of 62 years, Bruce, lived in their home at 101 Uhler Terrace, Alexandria, of which . in 1982, she resided in Saddle Brook. Born in Casper, Wyoming, in 1941, and graduated from. Henry "Rocky" Graziano, 62, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Des Moines, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, at HCI Kavanagh House, Des Moines. Born in West New York, NJ. Professional Boxer. Graziano "Rocky" Cecchini January 30, 1941 - August 28, 2021 Play Tribute Movie Graziano "Rocky" Cecchini, age 80, of Petaluma, California passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Rocky would spend much of his life making sure she would not live in the poverty he had known growing up. Thomas Rocco Barbella (January 1, 1919 - May 22, 1990), better known as Rocky Graziano, was an American professional boxer and actor who held the World Middleweight title. Even the most casual boxing fans can rattle off a list of heavyweight greats like Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Joe Louis, and Muhammad Ali. Mary Elena Parraz was born on November 12, 1952 to Eraclio "Rocky" and Jesusita (Navarrette) Graziano. Beloved husband of the late Simonetta Graziano. October 29, 2008 7:59am. October 29, 2008 7:59am. Obituary of Guy J. Age, Biography and Wiki. Antoinette M. Graziano, 85, of Jackson passed away in Florida at her son's home on Sunday, February 14, 2016. February 15, 2016. She married George "Rocky" Graziano on October 19, 1946 who predeceased her in December 2009. Rocky was born in Des Moines where he lived most of his life until moving to Cedar Rapids 6 years ago. by Rick Thomas on April 12, 2020. Discover Rocky Graziano's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. His mother's name was Pasqualena. He will be sadly missed by his sister Diane . Guy was born and raised in Utica, NY. He was born on December 5, 1917 in Syracuse, NY. Obituary Rocco "Rocky" Graziano age 58 of Davie, FL passed away August 29, 2020 at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, FL due to complications of covid-19. Name: Mariann Capuano Graziano Life Dates: 4/1/1957 - 6/25/2008 City Of Birth: Rochester, NY Pre-deceased by Predeceased by her husband, Dino F. Graziano; mother Ann Marie (Lingesso) Capuano; sister, Annal Adams. The front page of the Aug. 15, 1964 Nashua Telegraph carries the story, along with photos, of the tragic crash that claimed the life of Nashua motorcycle patrol officer Edward "Rocky" Graziano the day before. He is the son of Rosa F. (nee Graziano) and the late Frank Iannuzzi; also survived by his beloved girlfiend, Connie Bongiovanni (her daughter, Carrie); one brother, Joseph Iannuzzi (Donna); 2 sisters, Angelina McCann (Matthew . Guy was the youngest of five siblings and was a graduate of Proctor . Obituary. Rocky was born in Phila. Rocky Graziano's widow wants to KO her "little creep" of a grandson for planning to auction the former world middleweight boxing champ's title belt, which she says . Funeral Mass Monday, June 9, Our Lady of Beloved husband of Lisa son of Betsy and Gus Graziano brother of Scott Melissa, Tracy Keil Michael, and Brian Susan son-in-law of Shirley brother-in-law of Steve Robin uncle and friend of many. Dolores M. Graziano, 69, of 41 El Camino Road, Hazleton, died Friday evening in Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown. Rocky Graziano Rocky Graziano, (James David) passed away on Oct. 18, 2019, from health issues combined with the smoke from fires in Lake County. Born Thomas Rocco Barbella, he held the title of Middleweight Boxing Champion of the World from 1947 to 1948. Athlete Rocky Graziano and wife Norma Unger attend Friar's Club Roast Honoring Red Buttons on May 16, 1987 at the Waldorf Hotel in New York City. GRAZIANO, Raymond ''Rocky'' 1937 - 2018 Peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 29. Service at Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home: 26 Franklin Ave., Glen Cove, NY 11542, Sunday at 12 noon. Rocky Graziano, the middleweight boxing champion whose life was turned into a movie, died of cardiopulmonary failure Tuesday night at New York Hospital. He died on May 22, 1990 in New York City. Joey gave me and my notebook a quick scan, like I was a picture that needed straightening, but he followed Rocky into his room. She is also predeceased by her sister Col. Elenore F. Sullivan. He finished his career with a 67-10-6 record. Live Stream Link : Click Here. Sister of Arlene Seltzer. Rocky Graziano was born on January 1, 1919 in New York City, New York, USA as Thomas Rocco Barbella. . Proud and adoring Nonno to Ethan, Samantha, Erika, Melina and Katerina. The death of Rocky Graziano prompted The Buffalo News to recap Rocky's boxing record. "Rocky" Graziano Sr. May 18, 2021 Manchester Township, New Jersey Guy J. Graziano Sr. Obituary Here is Guy J. Graziano Sr.'s obituary. Proud and adoring Nonno to Ethan, Samantha, Erika, Melina and Katerina. Philip Anthony Graziano, 98, of Pembroke Pines, FL, passed away at sunrise on Thursday, February 4, 2016 with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Eileen Boubede Graziano, originally of New Orleans, Louisiana and 3 children Joseph, Steven and Amy, all of Poway, California. (Nicky) Nicholas A. LaFaro (Nicky), born to John & Antoinette LaFaro on October 17, 1949 in Bronxville, died Thursday, March 12, 2015, age 65. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. Albert 'Al' Graziano Oct. 12, 2018. American boxer. H The Australian actor, who came to Hollywood in the the mid-1950s, also starred in 'Sunday in New York' and 'Fate Is the . A memorial. Rocky Castellani was born in Luzerne, Pennsylvania in 1926. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dominic John Graziano of Huntsburg, Ohio, who passed away on July 13, 2021 at the age of 77 John V. Graziano Funeral Home, Inc. 228 N Second Street Jeannette, PA 15644 (724) 523-5433. Beloved husband of the late Simonetta Graziano. Tony Zale deserved more than the bare-bones mention that he had died Thursday at 83. . Born in Casper, Wyoming, in 1941 and graduated from Vallejo High, he played football for Vallejo High and was a Sea Scout where he achieved the highest rank achievable. Rod Taylor, Star of 'The Birds' and 'The Time Machine,' Dies at 84. Rocky Graziano. Doug was a unique individual whom we met through our brother, "Rocky" Graziano. Jim was born on December 13, 1965, in Milwaukee, the son of Mary (nee Schiek) Ries and Peter Graziano. Stevens, Joyce I. A great cook known for her Italian dishes, she also enjoyed baking cookies, crocheting and gambling in Atlantic City. Though his last fight against Rocky Graziano in 1951 ended his 10 year career, he never lost interest in the sport and was inducted into the Ohio Boxing Hall of Fame, Legends of Leather, in 1993. Before moving to Berkeley Twp. Jim was the youngest of five brothers, and was a loving son, brother, and uncle. She was born in Hazleton, daughter of the late Joseph A. and . In his ten years as a professional boxer, Rocky Graziano held the title of World Middleweight Champion for less than a year; yet he remained one of the most famous athletes in the sport through the time of his death in 1990.Indeed, the 1955 film adaptation of his autobiography, Somebody Up There Likes Me, a series of appearances on comedy shows and . I have always believed that Rocky was a tough hombre, but I'm reassessing my opinion. Born December 18, 1956 in Boston, MA, the son of Albert and Janet (Interrante) Graziano. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. Phil was the last of nine children to the late Peter and Caterina (Ferrito) Graziano. Beloved husband of Anita (nee Billoni) Sapienza; loving father of David (Mary Beth), Richard (Karla), and late Paul Sapienza; dearest brother of Anthony (Claire), Mathias (Elaine), Anita Riley, and late Pete Sapienza; dear stepfather of Tricia Ann . Proud grandmother of Allen (Ivy), Aaron, Joshua, Ryan and the late Nick. Graziano, who entered the. GRAZIANO, Raymond ''Rocky'' 1937 - 2018 Peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 29. She was born in Newark, raised in Union and settled in Jackson in 1999. Loving father of Michael (Elizabeth) and Monica (James). Dominic John Graziano Obituary.