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Rocco J. Cancellaro
April 20, 1931 ~ April 25, 2019 (age 88) 88 Years Old Leave a Condolence
Message from Lori (Coollick) Robbins
May 2, 2019 12:52 PM
So Sorry to hear of Mr. C's passing. I was blessed to have had him as a teacher at W.H.S. Such a sweet teacher and a great personality. May the lord provide you with comfort.
Message from Lou
May 2, 2019 8:41 AM
Please accept my sincere condolences.The death of a loved one is one of the most devastating experiences a human can face. The words quoted at Isaiah 25:8 have comforted me greatly. It reads :"He(God) will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.” May you find hope and comfort in knowing that, soon, by means of God's Kingdom, no one will ever fall prey of this merciless ‘enemy’(1 Corinthians 15:26).
Message from Jeff Frankiewicz
May 1, 2019 8:47 AM
My deepest condolences to the Cancellaro family, Mr C was an inspiration to myself and many others, he will be missed but never forgotten, RIP MR C.
Message from Lora Sherman
April 29, 2019 7:39 PM
So sorry for your lost. He was a great teacher. He will be miss greatly.
Message from Alex Coriaty
April 28, 2019 10:32 PM
I'm truly sorry to hear of Mr. Cancellaro's passing, he and my father went way back, as does Mike and I. God bless the Cancellaro family.
Message from Jane Mailhiot
April 28, 2019 11:19 AM
Oh behalf of the W.H.S. Class of 76 alumni, we would like to extend our condolences to the Cancellaro family. Many of us remember your husband, father, grandfather fondly, as a teacher and mentor that was a remarkable person; with a great sense of humor, and an incredible educator. We are keeping you ALL in thought and prayer at this difficult time.
Message from Goodie Johnson
April 27, 2019 4:45 PM
Dearest Jackie, Chrissy. Caroline, Mike and the entire family.
I am so sorry for the loss of Rocco. He was one of the kindest, sweetest men I have ever known. I am truly fortunate to have had him in my life. A second father to me with equal parts humor and wisdom in his guidance, always a hug when I needed one and selfless in his generosity. he was truly one of a kind.
Having recently lost my father, I understand how difficult the loss is. I hope the sorrow passes and the happy memories and funny stories sustain you at those times you deeply miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Respectfully Submitted,
Goodie
I am so sorry for the loss of Rocco. He was one of the kindest, sweetest men I have ever known. I am truly fortunate to have had him in my life. A second father to me with equal parts humor and wisdom in his guidance, always a hug when I needed one and selfless in his generosity. he was truly one of a kind.
Having recently lost my father, I understand how difficult the loss is. I hope the sorrow passes and the happy memories and funny stories sustain you at those times you deeply miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Respectfully Submitted,
Goodie
Message from Marie Finnegan
April 27, 2019 12:21 PM
May God rest his beautiful soul. Praying for your comfort and peace, Mrs. Cancellaro, and family.
Message from Gunnel Stenberg
April 27, 2019 6:59 AM
My deepest condolences to Jackie and all the family.
Rocco was a wonderful person, with a great, quirky humor. I am grateful to have known him.
Gunnel
Rocco was a wonderful person, with a great, quirky humor. I am grateful to have known him.
Gunnel
April 26, 2019 10:23 PM
For the Cancellaro family, my sincerest sympathies for your loss. I have fond memories of Canc when visiting during high school and will always remember the banter and bonds I witnessed among your family. To Mike and Carolyn, thank you for sharing your dad with us - May you find peace in memories. Hugs.
Seri Carmack (formerly Seri Kaar, Windham High School with Carolyn)
Seri Carmack (formerly Seri Kaar, Windham High School with Carolyn)
Message from Charlie & Michele Welles
April 26, 2019 8:52 PM
So sorry for your loss. You were some of the best neighbors we’ve ever had.
Message from katherine chowanec
April 26, 2019 7:04 PM
At a time when most of my experience was with female teachers, I entered Windham High School and was a student of Rocco Cancellaro and Ron Murphy. They were both such great male role models. Humor and humility was abundant in their classrooms. Rocco was a truly great guy, as a teacher, neighbor, and friend to all. May his family know how well he was thought of in the community, then and now. With sympathy and prayers for his family.
Message from John Manfred
April 26, 2019 6:50 PM
Heartfelt condolences to the Cancellaro family. Rocco was a wonderful teacher and compatriot. He was a guiding light to his students, his fellow teachers and to his community.
John Manfred
John Manfred
Message from Geri White
April 26, 2019 6:15 PM
My sincere condolences to the Cancellaro Family with the passing of Rocco. I got to know Rocco over 35 years ago through his involvement with and support of the Windham Special Olympics Swim Meet. I will miss his smile, his jokes (always ready with a funny quip to elicit laughs), his easy going nature and his ability to always see solutions to problems. He was a good man. He lived a good life. He made a difference. He will be missed. ❤️
A Monet's Garden Table Basket was sent on April 26, 2019
With heartfelt sympathy. Cousin Alice Attivissimo Melo and her children Michael Melo, Melissa Melo Burns.
Message from NEAL CURLAND
April 26, 2019 5:26 PM
My condolences to the family. Rocco was the longtime official scorer at Windham High School basketball home games. It was a wonderful night back in 1988 that Rocco was willing to give an encore performance at our 1st Alumni night returning to the bench after many years of retirement. It would not have been the same glorious night without him. In my mind's eye, I can still see that beautiful, vivid style of handwriting he filled those scorebooks with for many, many years. We were fortunate he touched our lives. A wonderful man indeed. Rest in Peace Rocco.
Neal Curland Former Windham HS boys basketball coach. 1985-96.
Neal Curland Former Windham HS boys basketball coach. 1985-96.
Message from Theresa Kilgus Tourigny
April 26, 2019 3:00 PM
My Thoughts And Prayers To Mrs. Cancellaro And Family.... As I lived across the street and Always Remembered Just How Sweet Mr. Cancellaro was to Me and My Family...The World has Lost a Beautiful Soul...
Message from Billy & Tammy Grogan
April 26, 2019 2:02 PM
We are sorry to hear of the loss of a great teacher.
A Tropical Dish Garden with Fresh Flowers was sent on April 26, 2019
Our love and prayers in your time of sorrow - Cousins Marie & Kelly Hartigan and Lori Martin
Message from Sherry Albert
April 26, 2019 10:40 AM
To the Cancellaro Family,
I am so sorry to hear of this great loss to your family. Mike, I see him in you as I look at this wonderful picture. I know as well the depth of character that you have and I know that is instilled by good parents. I hope that you all know that many of us are thinking of you and sending good thoughts your way. Cherish the times that you had together and let those fond memories help to lift you and honor his memory.
In Sympathy,
Sherry Albert (Mike's Co-Worker)
I am so sorry to hear of this great loss to your family. Mike, I see him in you as I look at this wonderful picture. I know as well the depth of character that you have and I know that is instilled by good parents. I hope that you all know that many of us are thinking of you and sending good thoughts your way. Cherish the times that you had together and let those fond memories help to lift you and honor his memory.
In Sympathy,
Sherry Albert (Mike's Co-Worker)
Message from Jacqueline Stack
April 26, 2019 9:56 AM
I last saw Rocco at a WHS retired teachers luncheon. We sang happy birthday to him. I remember him as such a huge presence at Kramer Middle School. I was a first year teacher and he was the living legend we all looked up to. Peace, a job well done. Jacqueline Stack
Message from Mark Falco
April 26, 2019 7:29 AM
Rocco was THE quintessential middle school teacher, respected and loved by
students and colleagues alike.
Rest in Peace, Canc
students and colleagues alike.
Rest in Peace, Canc
Message from Rasicot family
April 26, 2019 7:01 AM
To the Cancellaro famiky, our sincere condolences on the passing of such a gentle soul. Mr. Canc will be missed greatly. He was a great teacher, neighbor and person. Peace be with the family and may your memories help you through this difficult time.
Message from Sandy Burger Francis
April 26, 2019 6:02 AM
He was a great middle school teacher. One who had taken a time out to teach me chess. I got good. And when he taught about dinosaurs and the field trip, all my family now has fascinations about them. Thank you Mr. Cancellaro for teaching us your legecy. Always remembered, never forgotten. Shine bright!
Message from Alan Estell
April 25, 2019 8:45 PM
Rest in peace Mr.Canc Sorry for your your loss Mike and Family!!! RIP!!
Message from Stanley Harris
April 25, 2019 8:21 PM
I was one of the fortunate kids to have had Mr. Canc as my teacher. He brought a love to the classroom and respected all who entered. He was an inspiration to all of us to strive to work hard, appreciate one another and never give up. He was one of the GREAT ONES! My sincere sympathy goes out to all of his family and friends. May God bless you all and heaven smile down on you.
Respectfully,
Stan Harris
Respectfully,
Stan Harris
Message from Alice Attivissimo Melo
April 25, 2019 7:57 PM
My sincere condolences to Rocco’s family.
He will be remembers as a kind, gentle soul.
May he Rest In Peace.
He will be remembers as a kind, gentle soul.
May he Rest In Peace.
Message from Betsy Haddad
April 25, 2019 6:10 PM
I was fortunate to be among the kids who had Mr. Cancellaro as a science teacher in middle school. He kept his class amused and attentive during some challenging years. Sending love, condolences and gratefulness for his legacy.
Message from Jeff Angell
April 25, 2019 6:06 PM
Mike and family, I am sorry for your loss, I loved having Mr. Cancellaro for a teaher, prayers are with you and your family.
Message from Jeff Angell
April 25, 2019 6:06 PM
Mike and family, I am sorry for your loss, I loved having Mr. Cancellaro for a teaher, prayers are with you and your family.
Message from Jill Tatro Moroch
April 25, 2019 5:57 PM
Mr. Canc- you were a wonderful teacher. Fly with the angels. My deepest condolences to the entire family.
Message from Greg Dumas
April 25, 2019 4:50 PM
My condolences to the family. Mr. C was a great teacher who never passed judgement and treated everyone fairly. He made Kramer a better place. Rest In Peace Sir!!
Message from Bob McSweeney
April 25, 2019 4:03 PM
Jacqui,
My condolences on Rocco's passing - Valley St was a long time ago but has left many fond memories.
Bob
My condolences on Rocco's passing - Valley St was a long time ago but has left many fond memories.
Bob
Message from Nora (Rose) Ronnau
April 25, 2019 3:22 PM
I was saddened to see Mr. Cancellaro’s passing. He was my favorite teacher I ever had. His excellent sense of humor made science class a great place to be. As a teacher today, I carry that important message in my heart, and try to always impart a sense of humor even when it feels almost impossible. I know all those that he has ever had any dealings with are better for it., and will smile when they think of him.
Sincerely Nora (Rose) Ronnau
Sincerely Nora (Rose) Ronnau
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