1936 - 2026
Born on November 9th, 1936, in Boston, Rocco was the son of the late Vincent and Rosaria (Carbone) Galimi. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Era, earning the Good Conduct Medal in recognition of his honorable military service.
Following his service, Rocco enjoyed a long and successful career in sales, retiring from Hudson Appliance in 2018 at the age of 82. Beyond his professional life, he devoted countless hours to his community as a youth football, basketball, and baseball coach before later serving as a basketball referee and baseball umpire. Known for his fairness, integrity, and passion for sports, he earned the respect of players, coaches, and fellow officials alike.
Rocco was also an avid golfer and lifelong reader who appreciated the simple pleasures of life. Above all, however, his greatest source of pride was his family. He treasured every moment spent with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, whose lives were enriched by his love, guidance, and unwavering support.
He is survived by his children, Helen M. Girard-Hourihan and her husband, Michael, of Douglas; Rose M. Galimi-Hayes and her husband, Thomas, of Uxbridge; and James V. Galimi and his wife, Lisa, of Millville. He also leaves his sister, Margaret Maynard and her husband, Mark, of Rowlett, Texas; his grandchildren, Ryan Porzio, Justin Porzio, Nicole Demery, Mathew Soares, Kara Boucher, Ethan Girard, Alana Clegg, Dylan Girard, Gregory Boucher, Tyler Galimi, and Ashley Galimi; along with 10 great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, July 31st from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, and again on Saturday, August 1st from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at the Buma-Sargeant Funeral Home (42 Congress Street in Milford).
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:00 AM at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church (5 East Main Street in Milford).
Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery on Medway Road.
