Vincent LaRocca

Dearly beloved husband of Eleanor LaRocca, and loving father to

Ann LaRocca, Leo LaRocca, Stephanie LaRocca and Estelle

LaRocca. Proud grandfather of Mario, Alexandra, Vincent and Scarlett.

Vince is predeceased in death by his parents Leo and Annie LaRocca, and his brother Jack LaRocca. Vince is survived by a previous marriage to Mary Campodonico LaRocca.

Vince was born and raised in San Francisco and was the owner of the legendary LaRocca’s Corner in North Beach. Three generations of the LaRocca family participated from grandfather Vincenzo, father Leo, and brother Jack. Entertaining customers for years, Vince played the piano, his father played banjo and guitar and his brother played the accordion. The wonderful music and dancing will be remembered by many in San Francisco.

In the early 1900’s LaRocca’s Corner was the favorite for Sicilian fishermen of North Beach where they loved playing a Sicilian card game called Briscola. The bar became a favorite of the children of the fishermen and their families and with the music and dancing on the weekends. The Corner was the place to see and be seen by many San Franciscans, and a place fondly remembered by many visitors to our city who would make it a regular stop. During the week, the daily card games were just as popular! With a cast of characters that would be at home in the movie Guys and Dolls. From Bookies, to Politicians, to San Francisco’s High Society, there was no place quite like it, and no one quite like Vince. His life was a life well lived. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Friends may visit between 3:00pm and 5:00pm on Tuesday, August 27,2019 at the Green Street Mortuary 649 Green Street, SF, CA 94133 the Rosary will begin at 5 pm. All are invited to the Funeral Mass August 28,2019 at SS Peters and Paul Catholic Church, 666 Filbert Street, SF,CA 94133 at 10:30 AM A private Committal Service will be held at a later date at the Italian Cemetery;

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Meals on Wheels of San Francisco, 1375 Fairfax Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124