In Memoriam : Anthony Cocchia, Sr.
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Anthony N. Cocchia, Sr. - age: 83
(June 09, 1927 to December 09, 2010 ) Resident of Bridgeport, Connecticut Visitation Information: Calling Hours: His family will receive friends on Monday from 4 to 8pm at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Avenue, Norwalk. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, December 14 at 10am at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd, Branford, CT 06405, or to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, PO Box 372 Danbury Rd. Wilton, CT 06897. Obituary: Anthony N. Cocchia Sr., age 83 of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Rose (Malagise) Cocchia for 57 years, died on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Cambridge Manor in Fairfield, with his family by his side. Born in Norwalk, Mr. Cocchia was a plumber for 48 years and was the owner of A. Cocchia & Sons. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the US Navy, Seabees-Naval Construction Battalion. Anthony used to play in the St. Ann Band, he was an avid Mets fan, and was a team sponsor for the West Norwalk Little League. He is survived by his loving wife Rose and 5 children: Michael John Cocchia, Donna Mathieson, Mary Ann Allen and her husband David, Lisa Bassett and her husband Bob, and Anthony N. Cocchia Jr., 7 Grandchildren: Brett and Erin Mathieson, Corry Bassett-Wheeler, Shauna and Jenna Bassett, Kalyn and Kensye Cocchia, as well as 3 Great-Grandchildren: Alyssa Mathieson, Delanie and Emerson Wheeler and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by a brother Leonard Cocchia and a sister Antoinette Harjes. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, December 14 at 10am at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Interment will be held at a later date. His family will receive friends on Monday from 4 to 8pm at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Avenue, Norwalk. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd, Branford, CT 06405, or to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, PO Box 372 Danbury Rd. Wilton, CT 06897. For directions or to sign online guestbook, please go to Magnerfuneralhome.com |
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Karen Latham - December 11, 2010  Contact this person
Mary Ann,
I am very sorry to read about the passing of your father. I will always remember how welcomed I felt at your parents house the times I came there when we were together at NCC. May your memories give you all comfort at this time.
Karen (Timmerman) Latham
Diane Cipully - December 11, 2010 Contact this person
Michael, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I know how special your dad was to you. You have many wonderful memories of your dad and he knows you were there with him until the end. He lives on in your heart daily and forever.
Mary Ann Allen - December 11, 2010 Contact this person
Dad, I love you and will miss you!! You will always be in my heart!!!
Julie Shaker - December 11, 2010 Contact this person
Michael and the Cocchia Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Julie Shaker
Carrie Bassett-Cramer - December 11, 2010 Contact this person
Rose, Auntie Lisa & Cocchia Family, we are very sorry for your loss. May all of your wonderful family memories guide you through this difficult time. Our thoughts our with you. Love, Carrie Bassett-Cramer & Jason Cramer
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