Service Details
A Memorial Mass for Rocco will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2201 Northwestern Avenue, Racine on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 11:00AM. Visitation will take place at church on Thursday from 10:AM until the time of Mass.
Rocco James DeMark “Rocky” passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2023 at the age of 67.
Rocco was born in Racine, Wisconsin on October 13, 1956 to Rocco F. and Jean B. (nee: Miller) DeMark. He graduated from Horlick High School where he enjoyed wrestling. Rocco was the co-owner of DeMark’s Bar and Restaurant where he loved to cook, serve his customers, and challenge them in a game of shuffleboard. He will be remembered as a fun-loving guy who would do anything for anyone. To know Rocky was to love him.
Rocco is survived by his siblings, Carol (Jon) Ferch of Racine, Anton DeMark of Spring Hills, FL, Sandra (Bud) Missureli of Surprise, AZ, John DeMark (Carol) of Racine, WI, Sharon Burman (Jeff) of Racine, Kathy DeMark (Scott) of Racine, and Marie (Guy) McClain of Awatukee, AZ; brother-in-law, Robert Kohel of Racine; A very special niece who he truly loved, Kimberly Kohel, along with her children Cassandra, Dion, Tatiana, MaKayla, and Javion, also her grandchildren, Asher, Kacey, and Tru; nieces and nephews Jon (Marla) Ferch, Barbara Hunter, Miles (Hannah) DeMark, Sandra (Shaun) Volm, Jeremy Wampole, Johnny Woods, Antoinette DeMark, Rocco DeMark, Ryan Burman, Thomas (Samantha) Burman, Jr.; many great and great-great nieces and nephews; his good friends, Bill Dombrowski and Clifford Johnson. He was proceeded in death by his parents Rocco and Jean DeMark; brother, Richard “Ricky” DeMark; grandparents, Anton and Marie DeMark; grandmother, Lydia Miller; brother-in law, Thomas Burman, Sr. The family would like to thank his niece, Kimberly, for the care she provided through all the years, also Darnell and Jocelyn King, and Pamela Barker who cared for him in the past years. Rocco loved them like family.
Mike & Shari Stefani says
DeMark Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish all the great memories you had with Rocky. ❤️
Buddy $ Sandy Missureli says
Rest in peace Rock.💔🙏🏻 Always in our heart. Love Buddy & Sandy
Robert and Patricia Billups says
Prayers and Condolences to the DeMark and Ferch families. You are in our prayers
John Miller says
I love you and miss you cousin. A lot of memories rest in peace brother
Gerald DeMark says
To the family of Rocky DeMark
My deepest sympathy. You are in my prayers.
Cousin Jerry
Lisa kotowski says
Rest in peace
Paul LeRose says
A truly kind soul. Sorry for your loss. Rest in peace, Rock. Paul LeRose, SCHS, Class of 1977
Julie Peshek says
I have so many memories of you Rock! Rest in peace.My deepest condolences to all of you 🙏❤️
The Spiggys says
Rest in peace Rocky. Lots of memories.
Todd says
Let your soul rest with Ricky and now have peace. I will miss you as I have with Ricky, Brian, Craig, and Linda. I love you brother.
Kathleen Venegas says
Carol, and the entire DeMark Family,
My sincere and deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear brother Rocky.
May you let all your memories of him bring you all comfort and peace , in keeping them alive. May he rest in peace.
All my love,
Kathy Venegas
Michael visek says
Sorry to see your gone
Carol Ann Seater says
Rocco you were a truly an amazing man. I hope you are at peace. You always had akindness and would help out when possible. Rest in Peace.
Carol Ann Seater says
Rest in peace Rocky. My sympathies to all your family.