ROCCO LAURENZO

1977-2017

Rocco Edmundo Laurenzo was born August 17 1977 in Houston, Tx to Roland and Blanca Laurenzo, the third of their four children. Rocco joined his loved ones in heaven on Friday October 20, 2017.

Rocco was a kind soul and loving presence in his family. He now joins other family members that have gone before him, including grandparents Domenic Thomas Laurenzo, Ninfa Laurenzo and Edmundo Gutierrez. Rocco is at peace with the Lord. Rocco loved activities with his family and was a friend to all that he met. His charisma along with his humor and kindness made him an unforgettable person. He had an inclusive spirit and cared for anyone in need.

Rocco especially loved spending time with his daughters, Ava James Laurenzo and Elle Marie Laurenzo.

Rocco will be missed by his girls as well as his parents, Roland and Blanca Laurenzo. His brothers, Domenic Laurenzo and wife Ofelia, Dante Laurenzo and wife Kimberly, Joey Jack Laurenzo, his nieces and nephews, Ninfa, Sophia, Esmeralda, Rolandito, Domenic, Alyssa, Peyton, Reis, and Josephine.

He will be missed by His numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, especially from the Laurenzo, Gutierrez, Santos and Mandola Families.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation on Tuesday October 24 with the family at Annunciation Catholic Church, 1618 Texas Ave. 77003 four to eight o’clock. The recitation of the rosary is to commence at seven o’clock with Rev. Phil Lloyd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday Oct 25 at one thirty pm at Annunciation Catholic Church, 1618 Texas Ave. 77003.the mass will be celebrated by Rev. Paul Felix and Rev. Rafael Davila. Funeral procession will follow to Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.

In lieu customary remembrances, the family request with gratitude that memorial contributions in Rocco’s name be directed to the Ninfa Laurenzo Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 920888 Houston, TX 77292.