John Anthony Torockio III

John Anthony “Johnnie” Torockio III, 32, of Derry Twp., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. He was born August 4, 1985 in Latrobe, the son of John A. and Debra A. (Kutzer) Torockio. Johnnie was a graduate of Derry Area High School. He was an experienced painter with his father and a prior car salesman. He had a great love for shooting pool as he traveled, participated and won many tournaments. Besides being with the love of his life (Lindsay), family, and friends He had an immense love for cars that was well known especially with his STI. Johnnie was fun-loving and could always make you smile. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents John and Christine Torockio and his maternal grandfather John Kutzer. Johnnie is survived by his girlfriend of 13 years Lindsay Deyarmin of Derry; three sisters Terrie Rugg and husband Ryan of Daleville, VA, Kristie Torockio(Brian Harr) of Derry, and Marcie Kelly of Derry Twp.; maternal grandmother Louise Kutzer of Greensburg and many friends Although he never had children he had many nieces and nephews Kieren, Rylee, Tori, Angelo, Alayna, MacKenzie, Mikaela, Maleya, and Michael that thought of him as a “big brother” A gathering of friends and family will be held 5-7 PM Saturday February 17, 2018 in the Matthew X. Merlin Funeral Home Inc. 529 N. Chestnut St. Derry, PA 724-694-8331. A blessing Service will follow in the funeral home with the Rev. Salvatore R. Lamendola as officiant. Online condolences may be made to www.merlinfuneralhome.com.

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