Rocco "Rocky" F. Ippolito, age 58, of Chelsea, Massachusetts passed away suddenly August 13 ^th, 2021 at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital.  Rocco "Rocky", husband of Joan (Russo) Ippolito of Revere, beloved and devoted son of the late James & Frances (Cimino) Ippolito, dear brother of Josephine Thomas of Saugus, Frances DiMare of Melrose, James Ippolito of Peabody, Robert Ippolito of Everett and the late William Ippolito.  Dear brother-in-law of Daniel DiMare, Phaedra Ippolito, Katherine Ippolito, Paul Thomas, and Dominic D'Alleva.  Loving uncle of Karrisa Thomas, Danielle Thomas, Samantha Thomas, Adriana D'Alleva-Keilty, Joshua Keilty, Joseph DiMare, James Ippolito, Robert Ippolito, Sabrina Ippolito, loving uncle and god-father to Anthony DiMare, great uncle to Keegan England, and loving god-son and nephew of Nancy DiCecca.  Rocky grew up in Chelsea and graduated Chelsea High School in 1982.  His childhood was full of great memories hanging around with the "Voke Park" kids.  He worked at many companies throughout the city including the Ippolito family gas station Mills Corner Mobil, Kayem, and Russo's Gas Station. He gave back to the community by being the local mechanic to call for help, as he had a strong passion for cars. Rocky also enjoyed his many years that he resided in the state of Florida with his relatives that live there. He was a wonderful family man and cherished friend who would do anything for anyone, including strangers. He was his happiest when he was around his nieces and nephews entertaining them and making them laugh. Having no children of his own, he shared a special bond with his niece, Samantha. "Uncle Gee", as his nieces and nephews called him, had the funniest personality and would light up the room in laughter every time he was around. Rocky leaves behind many other aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends including his long time best friend Anthony Frongillo of Revere, MA. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Rocky's visiting hours on Friday, August 20, 2021 at the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., Chelsea, from 9:00 – 11:00 A.M.  Funeral services will follow the visitation in the Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M.  Interment is private.  All services will conclude at the Funeral Home.