Jennie Rocco

Jennie R. Rocco, 91, of Meridian died Saturday morning at the Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born June 22, 1920, in Butler, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Sophia (Novacznski) Nadrowski.

She was a retired presser for Jack & Jill Cleaners on Main Street in Butler, having worked there more than 15 years.

She was a member of the St. Fidelis Roman Catholic Church in Meridian, was past president of St. Fidelis Christian Mothers, was a former Brownie Scout leader, loved to travel as she had visited five continents, and had enjoyed cards, especially pinochle.

Surviving are her son, Leon J. “Butch” Rocco of Butler; three daughters, Patricia Young of Richmond, Va., Mrs. Ronald (Jeanne) Kummer of Butler and Deborah Rocco of Meridian; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Sophia Himchak of Highfield.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo P. Rocco, who she married Aug. 19, 1938, and who died Jan. 18, 1997; and by two sisters, Irene Nadrowski and Agnes Zulick.

<B>ROCCO </B>— Friends of Jennie R. Rocco, who died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, will be received at <B>Geibel Funeral Home</B>, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the St. Fidelis Roman Catholic Church, 125 Buttercup Road, Meridian. The Rev. George Palick, will officiate. Internment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Butler.The Bereavement Committee of St. Fidelis Parish will meet at 3 p.m. today at the funeral home for a vigil service.Information also is available at www.geibelfuneralhome.com.