He was born to David and Claire Rockacy on May 10th, 1975. Raised by his father, stepmother Carol, and Aunt Arlene. After graduating high school, he attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for both undergraduate and medical school. He met his wife, Wendy, in high school and have two beautiful children: Claire and Russell.
Douglas worked as an Emergency Medicine Physician at Mercy hospital in Pittsburgh. He was a dedicated doctor who spent his time treating patients and educating residents. He was also a devoted father who unconditionally loved his children. He enjoyed golfing with his son, taking his daughter horseback riding, and spending time with family and friends.
As a close friend has so eloquently stated: "He was never in a bad mood. He lived to live his life. He loved his family. He loved his friends. He loved his job. He was passionate about his hobbies. He was a state champion wrestler that he never lost touch with it. He was the classmate you wanted to hate because he destroyed the curve but you couldn’t help but love because he was just that genuine of a nice guy.
He has left a huge hole in our lives that we can only fill with the love he gave us from his heart. He was a family guy. He was a guy’s guy. He was a dad. He was a healer. He was witty. He was way smarter than everyone in the room. Everyone knew it but he made you feel like you could ask him or approach him about anything. No matter how trivial or stupid you thought it was, he would answer it genuinely and actually cared about your understanding of it. Because he cared about you."
This world has lost something special. A person who gave everything to everyone. He will be so genuinely missed that no amount of time will heal this tragic loss. Our souls will be forever darkened by his passing but truly blessed to have known him. He is now resting with our Lord and Savior.
Memorial services have not yet been determined.
Funeral arrangements entrusted by the H.P. Brandt Funeral Home 1032 Perry Hwy Pittsburgh PA 15237
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