Sisto (Rocky) Cracco

Sisto (Rocky) Cracco, 83, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the husband of Janet (Mancino) Cracco for 51 years.

Rocky was born November 13, 1934, in Torrington, son of the late John and Mary Cracco.  He served his country in the US Army.  He was a long time employee of the First National Stores in Litchfield.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Lara LaRoche of Plantsville, and a son, Patrick Neary of Torrington; six grandchildren, Josh and Matthew LaRoche of Plantsville, Shalyn and Jase Neary of Torrington, Sarah and Hannah Neary of California.  He was predeceased by a son, Scott Neary.   He also leaves his brothers, Nivio, John and wife Jo-An, and Marcus; his sisters Gloria Cianciolo all of Torrington, Diana Neshko of Winsted, and Ronnie Santo of Torrington, as well as many nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Athena Health Care, Valerie Manor, and VITAS Hospice for their loving care and compassion towards Rocky.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ( www.stjude.org ). All arrangements are in the care of Cook Funeral Home. www.cookfuneralhomect.com