Rocco Kovacs Sr. Obituary
Rocco Kovacs Sr., born on February 11, 1945, passed away on September 2, 2026. Rocco leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rocco Kovacs Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Valentine Kovacs and Pauline Kovacs (Nardulli); his siblings, Wally Kovacs (Gail) and Paula Jacobson (Manny); his nephews, Michael Jacobson, Paul Scott Jacobson and John Perretti Jr.; and his father-in-law Joseph C. Fusillo (Dolores).
He is survived by: his wife Deborah J. Fusillo; his son Rocco Jr. Kovacs (Marilyn); his sister Julie Perretti (John); and his siblings-in-law, Kathy Schiff, Marlene DePinto (Lenny) and Matthew Fusillo (Barbara). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 from 10:30 AM to 12:15 PM at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home (4221 Market St, Youngstown, OH 44512). A prayer was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 at 12:20 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica (343 Via Mt Carmel Ave, Youngstown, OH 44505).
