Rocco M. Generose, 51, of New Tripoli, died Tuesday, January 31, 2012 in the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Linda M. (Hametz) Generose. The couple celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary last August 20.

Born in Hazleton, August 28, 1960, Rocco was the son of Janice D. (Lettiere) Generose of West Hazleton and the late Rocco C. “Skippy” Generose. He was last employed as a forklift operator at Niagra Bottling in Fogelsville. Rocco was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Orefield.

Survivors: In addition to his wife and mother; daughter, Nicole M. Generose at home.

Service: Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 3, 2012 at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, 1879 Applewood Drive, Orefield, with the Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Wargo as Celebrant. No calling hours. Inurnment will follow the Mass at Resurrection Cemetery, Wescosville. The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., in Schnecksville is in charge of arrangements.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gift of Life and/or the Nicole M. Generose Education Fund c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.