Robert P. DiRocco

1983-2025

COLUMBIANA — Robert P. DiRocco, “Bobby”, age 42, left this earth unexpectedly, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at his home.

He was born on February 7, 1983, in Salem, son of Paul and Cynthia Glass DiRocco.

Robert was a 2001 graduate of Leetonia High School. He attended St. Patrick Catholic Church where he served as an altar server and had the privilege to serve Mass with Bishop Tobin. After high school he attended Pittsburgh Art Institute. He loved art and music and watching sports on TV, especially his Philadelphia Eagles and Michigan State Spartans. Robert worked in food service since high school, starting at Italian Oven, Boardman, several McDonald’s stores including Pittsburgh and for the past 18 years, the North Lima McDonald’s.

Besides his parents, he leaves behind to cherish his memory, his brother, Samuel DiRocco, II of Austintown, his niece, Emmalene and his nephew, Samuel J.; many aunts, uncles and cousins, and friend, Amanda and her daughter, Katie.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roberta Donnalley, Robert Glass, Samuel J. DiRocco, E. Jane DiRocco and an aunt, Debra J. Whinnery.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, April 14, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Leetonia, with Father Joseph Ruggieri officiating.

Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Professional services have been entrusted to the Woods-Rettig Funeral Home, Leetonia.

Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.familycareservices.com

4/10/25