Rocco DeStefano of Medford died on Saturday, May 11, at Tufts Medical Center of Boston surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Foggia, Italy, he was the son of the late Guerino and Filomena (DeRosa) DeStefano. Rocco came to the U.S. in 1968, settling first in Boston's North End before moving to Medford in 1975. He was the owner of the University Barber Shop in Boston until his retirement.
Rocco was the beloved husband of Maria (DiIorio) DeStefano, and the devoted father of Antonella Nigro and her husband Dennis of Winchester, Guerino DeStefano and his wife Jennifer of Reading, and Roberto DeStefano of Salem, New Hampshire. He was the loving grandfather of Alessia and Michael Nigro, and Rocco DeStefano, and the dear brother of Bartolomeo DeStefano and his wife Michelina of Medford, and the late Antonietta Rossi, son-in-law of Maria Di Iorio. Rocco is also survived by loving brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford on Thursday, May 16 at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Anthony Church, 38 Oakes St., Everett, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday, May 15, from 4 through 8 PM. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent in Rocco's name to St. Anthony Church in Everett.