HEATH SPRINGS, SC ~ Rocco Anthony Ventittelli, age 24, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021.  Rocco was born in Scottsdale, Arizona on November 16, 1996, the son of Anthony Rocco Ventittelli and Shannon (Gruesbeck) Ventittelli. No matter where Rocco lived, he always made the best of friends and made the world a better place.  Rocco grew up playing baseball and loved playing football. His motto was "The harder you hit them, the harder they fall".   He loved shooting with his dad, taking on any adventure with that smile that lit up every room he walked into.   Rocco was a talented artist, loved reading, writing and music, the heavier metal and grungier the better.  Rocco loved to go to concerts with his friends.  He loved to be in the kitchen, creating new recipes and aspired to run his own kitchen some day.   Rocco was an avid movie buff and in his own witty way could weave the most obscure movie lines into any conversation.  Rocco was the most caring, loving, kindhearted young man who loved his family and hanging out with his friends.

Rocco is survived by his parents, Anthony and Shannon Ventittelli; his sister, Taylor Ventittelli (Jason Williamson); his niece, Aurelia Williamson; maternal grandparents, Robert and Barbara Gruesbeck; paternal grandfather, Rocky Ventittelli; and all of his many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Rocco was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Marsha Ventittelli.

The family will hold a Celebration of Life for Rocco at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at their home.

Rocco will forever be in our hearts.   In lieu of sending flowers, in keeping true with Rocco's beliefs, we ask that instead you donate money to your favorite charity in Rocco's name.

An online guest register is available for condolences on the obituaries page at www.burgessfunerals.com .

Burgess Funeral Home and Crematory of Lancaster is caring for the family of Rocco Ventittelli.