Rocco Joseph Presto, Jr., 69, passed away on Monday April 15, 2024, in St. Luke's Easton Campus. Born on March 10, 1955 in Easton, PA, he was the son of the late Dolores (Rosetti) and Rocco Joseph Presto, Sr. He graduated from Easton Area High School, class of 1973.

Rocco was a dedicated, hard worker who was employed by Easton Area School district for over 20 years as a custodian and then worked for Easton Express for over 30 years. He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and the Wilson Republican Club. Rocco enjoyed a good game of bowling at the Easton Fleas Club. In his younger years, he was an avid baseball player for Easton Little League. Later in life, he appreciated a good day on the greens of Harker's Hallow Golf Club.

Rocco is survived by his son, Michael J. Presto and wife, Jill; companion, Judith Barron; sister, Judy Arnold Presto and husband, Robert Kimmel; brother Pete Presto and his wife, Lynn; grandchildren, Colton, Caden, Lindsay, Tyler, Chase; great-grandchild, Charlie; many nieces and nephews; and Jolynn Engler and husband, Tom.

In addition to his parents, Rocco was preceded in death by Judith's son, Stephen Barron.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2024, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp.) An additional calling hour will be held at the funeral home on Friday, April 19, 2024 from 8:15 am until 9:15 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 10:00 am at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Ninth and Lehigh Streets, Easton, PA followed by interment at St. Anthony's Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Rocco's name to National Kidney Foundation, Attn: Gift Processing at National Kidney Foundation HQ, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016 or American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com

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