Phillip John Roccaforte
December 5, 1938 — April 9, 2012
Phillip John Roccaforte, 73, of rural Chetek, went to be with his Lord on Monday, April 9, 2012. He was born on December 5, 1938 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana the son of Joseph and Fannie (Genuso) Roccaforte.
Phillip leaves to celebrate his memory: wife, Judy of Chetek; son, Joseph A. (Kelli) Roccaforte, Machesney Park, IL; daughters, Pamela Ann and Jennifer Elaine of California; brother, Sam Roccaforte, Chetek; best friend-companion and son, Bailey, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Mary, brothers, Pete and Joe and his grandson Bobby Rocceforte.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Burnham Ours Funeral Home in Chetek. The family will be greeting visitors beginning at 10:00 A.M. until the time of service.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Phillip’s caregivers through his battle with cancer.
The Burnham Ours Funeral Home of Chetek has been entrusted with arrangements.