Ernie Rosacco, born into life May 9, 1936 and passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at the age of 89. Beloved husband of the late Antoniette (nee Spaganlo); devoted father of Valerie Shepherd (David) and Kim Lorek; cherished grandfather of Daniel Shepherd, Vanessa Shepherd, and Brandon Lorek (Kayla); great grandfather of Elliana and Braylon; dear brother of 8, and uncle of many.
U.S. Army National Guard Veteran, and retired from the Cleveland Plain Dealer as District Manager. He loved spending time in Naples, Florida as a true lover of the sun, enjoying golf and tennis.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory are suggested to stjude.org
Funeral services 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the funeral home. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
The family will receive friends MONDAY 4-7 PM at the A. RIPEPI AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY RD., MIDDLEBURG HTS. (WEST OF I-71).
