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James "Jim" Theron Rocco
November 12, 1952 December 17, 2017
James Theron Rocco (Jim), 65, died in Woodland Park, CO. at his residence of 36 years on December 17, 2017 as result of a heart attack associated with his battle with cancer.
Jim was born on November 12, 1952 in Topeka, KS. to Ray Rocco and Margaret Arnold.
Jim was a U.S. Army Veteran serving 4 years at Fort Carson. He was serving as a 40 year veteran Police Officer at the time of his diagnosis with cancer.
Jim is survived by his wife, Debbie; his son, Bradley and daughter, Breanne; three grandchildren and a grandson expected in May; his sister, Margaret Wiberg; and brother, Joseph Rocco.
A celebration of Jim's life will be held at the Little Chapel of the Hills, 69 Co Rd 5, Divide, CO 80814, on Thursday, January 4th, 2017 at 4 O'clock PM, MST. A reception will follow.
A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of the Woods Catholic Church, 220 S. West St, Woodland Park, CO 80863, on Friday, January 5th, 2017 at 12 o'clock PM, MST. A reception will follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) www.dav.org or the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund www.nleomf.org
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Wade and Cindy Savage
August 2, 2021
Debbie, we didn't know. We just found out and are so sorry. God bless you. Jim was Wade's best friend growing up and has a lit of fun memories of Jim!
Rd Gilland
January 3, 2018
Debbie, Bradley, Breanne, I know You are experiencing a insurmountable loss with the passing of Jim. I also know God will bring you comfort in time. I met Jim and thought of him as a brother when we worked together in law enforcement. I also feel a tremendous loss. God bless you and keep you at this time. I love you and want you to know I'm here for you. Rd Gilland
Tony Fournier
December 24, 2017
So sorry for your loss. My daughter and I had many great times together fishing on the reservoir, and at the AF games and will always remember "I hate that play" when AF ran the ball. He will be missed. Our prayers are with his family and friends.
Sharon Pletcher
December 22, 2017
So sorry for your lost. Remember many good times with Jim.
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