Rocco Vincent “Rocky” Motto - Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory

Rocco Vincent “Rocky” Motto

June 22, 1944 - October 16, 2024

Rocco Vincent “Rocky” Motto, age 80, of Middletown, DE, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, after a two-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born in New York City on June 22, 1944, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Pasqualina (Consalvo) Motto. Rocky spent thirty years as a chemical engineer for the Department of the Army at Picatinny Arsenal in Rockaway, NJ, and after retiring started his own carpentry business which he ran for ten years. In 2017 he and his wife, Nancy, moved to Silver Maple Farm in Middletown, DE, where they quickly became a part of the community.

Rocky is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Nancy (Tubbs) Motto; children, Anne Motto of Morristown, NJ and Patrick Motto (Jesse) of Nutley, NJ; sister, Carmela Schaller of Jupiter, FL; and nieces, Kathy Schaller of Boston, MA and Kelly Mangano of Rancho Ladrea, CA.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 1 pm until 4 pm on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 275 East Main Street, Middletown, DE.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rocky’s memory to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or online by clicking here.

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  • Nancy – It was so sad to hear of Rocco’s death. He was probably one of the kindest and most gentle people I have ever met. I remember meeting Rocco in 1971 at Wildwood and we became friends quickly. It is so hard to believe that so many years have gone by, and I wish you the best in this very painful part of your life. My prayers are with you and Rocco.
    Rich

  • Nancy and family,
    We are so very sorry for your loss. Rocco was always at the ready to jump in and help with all our crazy library needs! He will be missed and we pray for your healing. The Mahoney Family

  • Sending my sincere sympathy and love to you and your family. rest in peace. We know your in a better place Cousin Sal