Arnold "Jocko" DiGiacomo passed away Friday, March 30, 2012, after heart surgery, at Chester County Hospital located in West Chester, Pa. He recently relocated from Kingston to Downingtown, Pa. He was a native of Swoyersville, a son of the late Alfred and Beatrice DiGiacomo. Surviving are his wife, Cheryl (Slivinski) DiGiacomo; brothers, Stephen and wife, Carol, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Richard and wife, Andrea, Hunlock Creek; daughters, Lisa Kropa and husband, Mark, Newfoundland, and Melissa Lamoreaux and husband, Jim, Sweet Valley. He also had step-sons, Michael Shales of Shadyside, Ohio, and Curtis Shales, Hunlock Creek; four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Reno DiGiacomo. He was a graduate of Swoyersville High School. Jocko was a robust man who enjoyed life, always on a positive note. Being a double leg amputee did not slow him down. Jocko loved building model airplanes, watching court TV, and always providing updates on the latest court battles. One of his passions was baking, which he pursued at Insalaco's Market. Later, he completed his career at Necon Inc., from which he retired due to an illness. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion. Jocko also served in the U.S. Marine Corps for six years. His family would like to extend their thanks to Wyoming Valley Prosthetics & Orthotics, who gave him legs to walk. Another big "Thank You" to those who cared for him at the Cardiovascular Unit of Chester County Hospital, with special thanks to Dr. LeBoutillier. Jocko had a special passion for animals, especially those that weren't as fortunate as his Chihuahuas, Paco and Chico. To honor his love for animals, in lieu of flowers, it would be greatly appreciated to direct any donations to the Chester County SPCA "In memory of Jocko," Attn: Robyn Freese, 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19380; or online at www.ccspca.org/support/in-honor-of-donations-2/ . Friends may call Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the A J Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerbey Ave., Kingston. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from the A J Kopicki Funeral Home, with Mass held at 10 a.m. in the Church of St. Ignatius. Interment will follow Mass at the Independent Italian Cemetery, West Wyoming.
Arnold "Jocko" DiGiacomo passed away Friday, March 30, 2012, after heart surgery, at Chester County Hospital located in West Chester, Pa. He recently relocated from Kingston to Downingtown, Pa. He was a native of Swoyersville, a son of the late Alfred and Beatrice DiGiacomo. Surviving are his wife, Cheryl (Slivinski) DiGiacomo; brothers, Stephen and wife, Carol, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Richard and wife, Andrea, Hunlock Creek; daughters, Lisa Kropa and husband, Mark, Newfoundland, and Melissa Lamoreaux and husband, Jim, Sweet Valley. He also had step-sons, Michael Shales of Shadyside, Ohio, and Curtis Shales, Hunlock Creek; four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Reno DiGiacomo. He was a graduate of Swoyersville High School. Jocko was a robust man who enjoyed life, always on a positive note. Being a double leg amputee did not slow him down. Jocko loved building model airplanes, watching court TV, and always providing updates on the latest court battles. One of his passions was baking, which he pursued at Insalaco's Market. Later, he completed his career at Necon Inc., from which he retired due to an illness. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion. Jocko also served in the U.S. Marine Corps for six years. His family would like to extend their thanks to Wyoming Valley Prosthetics & Orthotics, who gave him legs to walk. Another big "Thank You" to those who cared for him at the Cardiovascular Unit of Chester County Hospital, with special thanks to Dr. LeBoutillier. Jocko had a special passion for animals, especially those that weren't as fortunate as his Chihuahuas, Paco and Chico. To honor his love for animals, in lieu of flowers, it would be greatly appreciated to direct any donations to the Chester County SPCA "In memory of Jocko," Attn: Robyn Freese, 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19380; or online at www.ccspca.org/support/in-honor-of-donations-2/ . Friends may call Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the A J Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerbey Ave., Kingston. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from the A J Kopicki Funeral Home, with Mass held at 10 a.m. in the Church of St. Ignatius. Interment will follow Mass at the Independent Italian Cemetery, West Wyoming.
