Rocco “Rocky” Fonce Sr.

Rocco “Rocky” Fonce Sr. of Niles passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 5:15 p.m. in Community Skilled Health Care Center after a short illness. He was 66 years old.

Rocky was born in Warren on January 26, 1958, the son of the late John P. and Anne Cicciarelli Fonce.

He was a 1976 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. Following high school, Rocco attended the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Academy, graduating in 1982.

Mr. Fonce began his career as a Reserve Deputy in the sting unit of the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department. He continued his career as a patrolman for Bazetta Township Police Department and as a detective with the Brookfield Police Department. Following his service to these townships, Rocky went on to be a dispatcher and supervisor for Trumbull County 911 Services. He retired from Trumbull County CSEA as a customer service representative.

He is of Methodist faith. Mr. Fonce was a member of the International Tactical Police Training Unit; a police firearms and tactical instructor being trained in armed and unarmed self-defense. In his spare time Rocky was a licensed HAM Radio Operator. Most importantly he loved spending time with his kids.

He is survived by 2 daughters, Rochelle (Kevin) DeOliveira of Walton Hills, OH and Genevieve Fonce and her fiancé Jonathan Meyers of Canfield, OH; a son Rocco Fonce Jr. and his wife Dr. Meghan Fonce of Medina, OH; a sister, Jonna (Jim) Sherock of Niles. In addition, he is survived by his ex-wife and longtime friend Rhonda Fonce of Champion.

He was preceded in death by his parents. 

Friends and family may view the obituary and send condolences by visiting www.NicholasFuneralHome.com

Memorial contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project by going to their website https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org

A memorial service will be held at a later date. 

Inurnment will take place in Champion Twp. Cemetery.