Rocco “Rocky” Lombardi

1914-2011

“I was born, at an early age, in the hospital. I wasn’t sick but I wanted to be near my Mother who wasn’t feeling very well at the time”

Rocky was born in Brooklyn, New York, on March 9, 1914, the eldest of six siblings born to Amadeo and Carmela (Perelli) Lombardi. Rocky passed away September 11, 2011 at The Lodge at Roo Lan in Lacey, WA where he had been living since March.

Rocky came to Vashon in 1983 to marry Joane Walsh and quickly became involved in Island life; he was one of the first Vashon Park District Commissioners and coached the Pharmacy Little League Team to victory. He was a past President of the Vashon Sportsman’s Club; he loved to write music and had a great sense of humor.

Rocky was also a professional whistler and whistled on stage at Carnegie Hall.

Rocky is survived by his loving wife Joane of Vashon, his sister Mary of New York, step children Michael Walsh of California, Stephen Walsh of New York, Cara Eaton of Tacoma and several adoring nieces and nephews and many friends.

At Rocky’s request no services are scheduled. Donations in his name can be made to Vashon Elementary Fields Project C/O Vashon Park District PO Box 1608 Vashon, WA. 98070

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www.islandfuneral.com.

Paid obituary.