Thomas "Rocky" DeLorenzo, age 85, of Stratford, left this earth on June 2, 2024, to be with his beloved wife "Dottie". Born May 4, 1939 in Bridgeport and later moving to Milford and Stratford to raise his family.

A dedicated family man known to all as "Poppy", he recently celebrated his 85th birthday with all his family by his side. He loved playing cards, horseshoes, bingo, and dancing. He was a hard worker, ice cream lover, and great storyteller.

He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy and all of his siblings. His strength, wisdom, and kindness will carry on with his children, Hope (Paul) Turgeon, Faith (Robert) Denny, Rocky (Patty) DeLorenzo, Angela (Michael) Tecci, his grandchildren April, Kris, Krystle, Robert, Eric, Anthony, Michael, Cora, Michael, Matthew, and Amanda, 10 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews to carry on his legacy.

Friends may greet the family on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 12:00-3:00pm, with a funeral service taking place at 2:30pm, at the Dennis & D'Arcy - Abriola & Kelemen Funeral Home, 2611 Main St., Stratford, CT 06615. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Autism Speaks, 1060 State Rd. 2nd Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540. To offer condolences or share a memory please visit www.dennisanddarcy.com