Ashtabula -Jeffrey A. Rocco, 62, passed away peacefully with family by his side, on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at UH Geauga Hospital after a brief illness.

A resident of Ashtabula most of his life, he was born on July 14, 1963, the son of Alfonzo (Al) and Joyce (Kinch) Rocco. He graduated in 1981 from St. John High School and attended Kent State University. Jeff lived a brief time in Florida where he worked at The Breakers Palm Beach Resort. His time at The Breakers provided plenty of stories to share with his son and family. On September 12, 1998, he married his loving wife, Sandy (Phillips).

Jeff worked 31 years with CEI, now First Energy, as a Meter Reader and in Meter Services.

He was an avid golfer and devoted Ohio sports fan. He enjoyed jet skiing, boating and all Lake Erie had to offer. In the winter you could find him snowmobiling or on the slopes either skiing or snowboarding.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy M. Rocco; son, Michael A. Rocco (Renee Justice) of Mentor, OH; brothers, John (Cheri) Rocco; A. James (Michele) Rocco; sister, Jeanine (Joel) DiMare, all of Ashtabula, OH; mother-in-law, Rose Harrelson of Spartanburg, SC; brother-in-law, Cori (Diana) Phillips of Harrisburg, PA; sister-in-law, Kristal (Jeremy) Goetz of Ashtabula, OH; nieces and nephews, Joel (Katherine) DiMare Jr.; Alex (Natalie Parks) Rocco; Matt (Nikki Peck) Rocco; Ali (Jake) Wilms; Ann-Marie (Wes Miller) Phillips; Cullen (Emilee) Phillips; Wyatt Goetz; Isabella Goetz.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Alfonzo Rocco, Joyce Rocco and stepfather-in-law,  Duane Harrelson.

The family would like to thank all the caregivers for their compassion for Jeff and his family at such a difficult time.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm at Guerriero Funeral Home, 1550 W. 19th St., Ashtabula.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve or The American Cancer Society.