Rocco "Rocky" Lapresi Obituary (1930

Clifton Springs, Rocco J. "Rocky" Lapresi age 95, passed away on Sunday June 1, 2025 at his home, surrounded by family. Friends may call on Friday (June 6) from 4-7pm at the Cheney Funeral Home 70 Main Street, Phelps. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday (June 7) 11am at St. Felix Catholic Church in Clifton Springs. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery. It is requested that memorial contributions be made to the House of John, 14 Spring Street, Clifton Springs, NY 14432. Rocky was born on January 25, 1930 in Jessup, PA the son of the late Vincent and Angelina Spataro Lapresi. He drove truck for many years delivering for Wickes Lumber. Rocky then started his own business as a carpenter and contractor. He enjoyed working with wood and loved John Deere Tractors. After his father's death, Rocky and his family took over the family vineyard and continued to grow grapes for almost 50 years. His family was important to him and he loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years Virginia Lapresi of Clifton Springs 4 children, Debra (Steve Hoepfl) Schinsing of Clifton Springs Jeff (Linda) Lapresi of Clifton Springs Lori (Steve) Wright of Clifton Springs Dawn (David) Freeland of Clifton Springs Grandchildren, Melissa (Derek) DeVries Rory Schinsing Dillon (Ashley) Lapresi Lacey (Cory Collins) Lapresi Jessica (Jordan) Fehringer Brittany Wright Allison (Tracy) Snyder Melissa Freeland Great-grandchildren, Sevilla, Brynlee , Emersyn, Riley, Brycen Kylie, Molly and Soren Many nieces and nephews He was predeceased by 5 siblings.