Rocco Papalia Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on April 2, 2026, at the age of 91, Rocco Papalia (Hamilton, Ontario) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Jan; his parents, Antonio Papalia and Maria Rosa Papalia; his mother-in-law Betty Anderson; his brothers-in-law, Angelo (Angelina), Joseph, John, Dominic and Frank; and his sister Antonetta Pugliese (Tony).

He is survived by: his children, Christina Lanza (Anthony), Pamela Richardson (late Lindsay), Nick (Isela), Maria (Adam Potvin), Trina and Janna; his grandchildren, Alayna, Scott Hannaford, Vic Lanza, Nick, Andrea Papalia, Rockito Papalia, Jared, Olivia and Ian Ball; and his sister-in-law Vincenza. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.