January 26, 1933-November 5, 2015. Cherished husband of the late Francine LaRocca (nee Kabbaz). Beloved father of Lisa Golubovich (Paul) Kratz. Loving grandpa of Elizabeth and William Kratz. Step-grandfather of Benjamin Kratz. Dear brother of Tom LaRocca, the late Sam LaRocca, Rose Valenza, Angelo LaRocca and Vitina Ferracane. Much-adored brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.
Charlie was an Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. A restaurateur for more than 50 years, he owned and operated several iterations of LaRocca’s and was happiest when making customers smile. Our deepest gratitude to Dr. Deborah Wienski and the entire team at Missouri Baptist Cancer Center for their many years of compassionate care. Services: Visitation Tuesday, November 10, 2015 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Kutis Funeral Home, 10151 Gravois Rd., St. Louis, MO 63123. Funeral Mass Wednesday, November 11 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Catherine Laboure, 9740 Sappington Rd., St. Louis, MO 63128. Interment at Sunset Memorial Park, 10180 Gravois Rd., Saint Louis, MO 63123. Memorials to the MDS Foundation http://www.mds-foundation.org/donate/, or to St. Anthony’s de Greeff Hospice House, 10010 Kennerly Rd. St. Louis MO 63128.