RIP Rocco
- Thread starter HomeRunBaker
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Same...
Remember his contributions well --- plus, one of the all-time best 'SOSH-handles' ever utilized.
This is reminding me of the days when Simmons’ friend in the Celtics organization would hook up the Port Cellar with some better-than-nosebleed tickets and we would gather at the (Fleetcenter?). Twenty years ago almost. Sheesh.
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I wanted to share this tribute that Scott’s friend and former student posted on the other board for more people to know that Scott was much more than his Rocco persona.
Thank you for sharing. That's a beautiful tribute and says a lot about Scott. It also tracks with what we know of him here.
A bit more detailed obituary here. Still no info yet regarding donations for his daughter:
https://memorial.lanefuneral.com/scott-zwick/5108750/index.php
https://memorial.lanefuneral.com/scott-zwick/5108750/index.php
Wow...pretty sure Rocco predates SoSH - one of the originals that Lanternjaw rounded up when Fastball/DTFC were crumbling. This place most certainly is not what it is without his early contributions...very sad news.
This is awful. I never followed the NBA but that 08 Celtics run was a joy to follow because his posts - rarely has anyone displayed love, knowledge and passion for a franchise like those posts.
Condolences to those who knew him and to all his family and friends.
And an absolutely perfect username, for sure.
Condolences to those who knew him and to all his family and friends.
And an absolutely perfect username, for sure.
Hey guys! I spoke with Adriana today and without getting into too much detail publicly she would very much appreciate some assistance from us with funeral costs. If anyone has experience setting up a GoFundMe or similar please shoot me a PM to point me in the right direction otherwise I’ll begin researching this tonight and have something up once I figure it out.
Ok guys I created a GoFundMe page. No amount to donate is too small and let’s share this to help with the costs of Scott’s service. Mods, I don’t know our policy on sharing to other parts of the board so I’ll leave that up to you.
We had discussed doing something for his daughter, which we can still do later, however after speaking with his wife this is something that is more urgent. Thanks
https://gofund.me/f15a05a8
We had discussed doing something for his daughter, which we can still do later, however after speaking with his wife this is something that is more urgent. Thanks
https://gofund.me/f15a05a8
Hey @AlNipper49
Can you pin this one, or let us know if it can be put elsewhere on the site to get the most eyeballs?
Can you pin this one, or let us know if it can be put elsewhere on the site to get the most eyeballs?
Actually, pinning threads makes them less visible because eventually you just glaze over them.
Bumping them to the top is the way to keep them in sight.
You guys would know better than me. If you think that's the way to roll, please unpin it bud.
Wish we had access to his account. He would laugh his fvcking ass off if he saw that he bumped his own fundraiser to the top!!
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Man, what an absolute bummer. Ugh. And just way too freakin' young ...
I didn't know Scott, but back in my most active forum days, his username was as recognizable as anyone's on the board. His contributions during the Celtics' title run were legendary.
To all who knew him well, I'm terribly sorry for your loss.
I didn't know Scott, but back in my most active forum days, his username was as recognizable as anyone's on the board. His contributions during the Celtics' title run were legendary.
To all who knew him well, I'm terribly sorry for your loss.
That's a blast from the past.
I remember "I guess this is going to fail" coming up when he posted, and thinking, "what is 'this?' The Celtics? Red Sox? SoSH? Life?'
We're getting old, man. Almost half my life on this site.
Echoing this - his posts during that time were a treat to read. We had a brief exchange over PM about something or other a few years later (KG's knee not being right, I think?) and that was a pleasure as well.
Thanks for setting up the GoFundMe @HomeRunBaker
Donated. Spring of 2018 I lost a friend, Gary, he was close to the same age and also had a daughter. So this hits my heart.
My friend Gary and I never got down on David Price because we knew he was integral to winning the World Series. Though Gary wasn't alive to see it, Price's play in that playoff run validated his support.
My friend Gary and I never got down on David Price because we knew he was integral to winning the World Series. Though Gary wasn't alive to see it, Price's play in that playoff run validated his support.
I went to the services tonight. They were incredibly powerful and sad. I told Scott we all have experienced a tremendous loss and will truly miss him. I’m now drowning myself in tequila.
Before I become incoherent, I did want to pass along that Adriana (Scott’s wife) was incredibly thankful for all of your donations. You guys are amazing.
I love you, SoSH brothers and sisters. Thank you for the impact you have had on my life over the past 20 years.
Hug your loved ones. Tell them you love them.
Before I become incoherent, I did want to pass along that Adriana (Scott’s wife) was incredibly thankful for all of your donations. You guys are amazing.
I love you, SoSH brothers and sisters. Thank you for the impact you have had on my life over the past 20 years.
Hug your loved ones. Tell them you love them.
When Damny did, indeed, bring home the banner, Rocco posted that he would not be making good on his very famous promise because he had been drinking too much and would thereby be incapable of producing the necessary food stuff to accomplish the task.
Like, he gave a reason why he wouldn’t be doing it. That’s hysterical to me.
I just saw this. This is so sad. 52 is way to young to go.
I don't think he had posted for more than 10 years and yet so many people remembered him. Definitely one of SOSH's OGs.
RIP.
I don't think he had posted for more than 10 years and yet so many people remembered him. Definitely one of SOSH's OGs.
RIP.
We received a message today from Adriana and Bianca in response to the $5,921 that we raised to assist Scott’s family that I wanted to share. She asked that I share to make sure that she can thank everyone. Thank you everyone who contributed! Once again, THIS is what makes this board and this community so special.
Hello from Adriana and Bianca Zwick,
To say that we are stunned and humbled by the support shared by YOU and this community would be an understatement. And I won’t find the right words to express the depth of my gratitude to you for helping us in this way at a time that we are in need. Scott loved the blog communities that he was a part of and I believe he too is grateful to you for helping us. Your gift has provided both of us with just enough breathing room to move forward. On behalf of both of us (or maybe all three of us) THANK YOU!
Hello from Adriana and Bianca Zwick,
To say that we are stunned and humbled by the support shared by YOU and this community would be an understatement. And I won’t find the right words to express the depth of my gratitude to you for helping us in this way at a time that we are in need. Scott loved the blog communities that he was a part of and I believe he too is grateful to you for helping us. Your gift has provided both of us with just enough breathing room to move forward. On behalf of both of us (or maybe all three of us) THANK YOU!