Brune DeRochi Obituary (1913 - 2010)

Brune DeRochi, 96, of Taylorville, IL formerly of Cherokee Village, AR, died at 7:15 am Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at his residence. He was born November 11, 1913 in Ladd, IL the son of Angelo and Anna Faoro DeRochi. On June 9, 1939 he married Eileen Ketterer in St. Louis, MO and she preceded in death in 2002. Mr DeRochi retired from the Railway Express Company after many years of service. He loved to play cards, and loved golf. When he was 92 he rolled a game of all spares in bowling. He enjoyed life, had a great sense of humor and loved his family. He had been a member of the United Methodist Church in Cherokee Village, AR. Surviving are his son: Steven DeRochi and wife Loretta of Skillman, NJ; Brother, Geno DeRochi and wife Eleanor of Taylorville; Grandchildren: Andrea DeRochi Moix of Corta Madera, California, Jonathan DeRochi of Princeton, NJ, and Elisa Welles of Tunkhannock, PA, 5 Great Grandchildren: Aidan Moix, Lucia Moix, Dominica Moix, Charles Welles, and Jack Welles. Two cousins: Alfred DeRocchi of Jeiseyville and Bruno DeRocchi of Taylorville. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and sister, Jacqueline Watts. Memorial Services will be held at a later date in Cherokee Village, AR. McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements.