Roscoe Joseph Vacco
October 16, 2015
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Roscoe Joseph Vacco, 86, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 at Kavanagh on 56th Street. He was born March 20, 1929 in Des Moines to Martin and Rose (Talerico) Vacco.
His baseball coaching legacy includes being the first state champions at South Des Moines Little League. He managed in the Stan Musial League and assisted at Dowling while building the Dowling baseball diamond. Roscoe’s football coaching legacy includes assisting in the development of the first parochial football league. He coached for over 20 years with 10 undefeated seasons.
Roscoe was a loyal volunteer and a member of the Society of Italian Americans and Vittoria Lodge. He was the construction contractor for many family restaurants and businesses. He also built many bocce ball courts from Scornovacca’s on S.E. 14th to the governor’s mansion.
Roscoe retired from Meredith Publishing in 1987 after 40 years of service. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Roscoe was an avid Notre Dame and Yankees fan.
Roscoe is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Anne Marie; children, Marty Vacco, Valerie (Anthony) Rolando, Victor Vacco, Rocco Vacco, Rory (Betsy) Vacco, Lisa Vacco, Lori (Gerald) Patton, Frank Vacco, John (Quinby) Vacco and Amy (Jeremy) Fehr; 21 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; siblings, Teresa Keller and Val (Loretta) Vacco; and a host of extended relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael Vacco; and sister, Regina Youker.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Road followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery. The Wake will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 20th with the Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. at the church.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Kavanagh on 56th St. or the Italian American Cultural Center of Iowa in loving memory of Roscoe.
Stephanie Pesce
10/21/2015
My condolences to the entire Vacco family. Sending prayers for strength during this time of sorrow.
JIMMIE J. PATERNO
10/20/2015
TO THE VACCO FAMILY: I AM SO SORRY THAT I WAS NOT AT MR. VACCO S WAKE. I HAVE BEEN FEELING A TTLE BIT UNDER THE WEATHER THESE PAST FEW DAYS BUT I WILL BE AT THE FUNERAL IN THE MORNING. THE ENTIRE PATERNO FAMILY WISH TO SEND A PRAYER AND OUR SYMPATHY TO THE SCORNAVACCA FAMILY. YOUR FATHER WAS TRULY ONE OF A KIND GENTLEMAN. HE WILL BE MISSED AND BE IN OUR PRAYERS FOREVER. IAM SO SORRY FOR THE FAMILYS LOSS AND I WILL SEE YOU ALL IN THE MORNING. GOD BLESS THE VACCO FAMILY LOVE JIMMIE PATERNO
Kathy Nicolino
10/20/2015
My sincere sympathy to the entire Vacco family
I am unable to attend Roscoes services as I am recooperating from knee replacement surgery
I send prayers that you find peace in knowing He was loved and admired by me and many others.
Again my sympathies
Bob Whitson
10/20/2015
We will miss you, Rosco. See you in heaven with all the rest of the guys from Meredith Publishing.
Steven & Waukina Baldus
10/20/2015
When people talk about 'Southside Pride" I think about families like the Vacco's. Roscoe was my first football coach and that's when I met the family, because they were all involved. Please accept our sincere condolences to the entire Vacco family in your time of sorrow.
John B. Pieart
10/20/2015
My condolences and prayers to the entire Vacco family. His teachings as a Coach have helped guide me (and countless others) throughout life. A legacy that will live on for generations to come.
Curt & Jane Brookhart
10/20/2015
To : Anne Marie and to rest of Vacco family I like to express my sincere condolences to all the family for your unbelievable loss my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Hunter
10/19/2015
My deepest sympathy to the entire Vacco Family in your time of sorrow.
Jim & Judy Greenwell
10/19/2015
Our deepest sympathy to all the Vacco family in your time of sorrow.
Oscar Araujo
10/19/2015
My deepest condolences to the entire Vacco family
Kate Schmidt
10/19/2015
Ann Marie:
You and Rocco were always so warm and welcoming to us " non- Italian" parishioners at St. Anthony's. It was a pleasure knowing you two. Christ's peace to your family until you are joined together again.
Kate Schmidt
Phoenix, AZ
Joy and Lou Savelli
10/18/2015
Our deepest condolences to the entire Vacco family and such a great loss to the community of Des Moines. We consider ourselves lucky and privileged to have known Roscoe.
George and Sandi Davis
10/18/2015
A role model of dignity has left the Southside. Every time I drive by the Vacco home, memories of wonderful times fill me. Roscoe gave me my first coaching opportunity, a career path I chose . He truly was a great teacher of kids. He touched many lives with absolute love. Prayers to his family.
Chuck and Joy Coppola
10/17/2015
When we think of dignity and grace, we think of Roscoe. Family and Commitment define this wonderful man. His life can truly be defined as beautiful. The memories he has left his family are magnificent. We all know where Roscoe resides now. Say hello to your Lord and Godspeed Roscoe. We'll miss you. Love to you all from our family to yours.