Vincent Joseph Cocco's Obituary
Vincent Joseph Cocco of Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on May 17, 2017 following some recent health challenges. He was 95 years old.Vincent was born on October 10, 1921 in Rockaway Beach, New York, the proud son of Rose (Debenideto) and Joseph Cocco. He was a World War II veteran of the United States Army Air Corps and following his military service, spent a 40-plus year career with the United States Postal Service before retiring as a Special Delivery Supervisor.Vincent leaves to cherish his memory his loving children Candice, Joe and Rosemarie Cocco. He also leaves behind a number of extended family members along with a great number of friends. Sadly, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Ann (Esposito) Cocco.A Visitation for Vincent will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2017 form 2:00 – 4:00 PM inside the Chapel at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33907, (239) 936-0555. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 AM the following day, Monday, May 22, 2017 at Saint Cecilia’s Catholic Church, 5632 Sunrise Drive, Fort Myers, Florida 33919. Burial with Military Honors will take place at 2:30 PM on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513.To share a story, leave a tribute or to offer condolences to the family at this difficult time please visit Vincent’s memorial webpage at www,fortmyersmemorial.com and sign his guestbook.
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