Rocky F. Riviella, 70, of Niles, Ohio, died at 1:46PM Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at St. Joseph's Health Center in Warren.

He was born October 10, 1939 in Niles the son of Lawrence and Mary Bianco Riviella.

He was a 1957 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and was employed as an electrician for IBEW Local # 573 in Warren for 30 years before retiring in 1992.

He was a member of Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Niles, enjoyed golfing, and was a United States Army veteran.

He will be deeply missed by his wife Eleanor Peel Riviella whom he married October 15, 1966, a son Rocky L. Riviella and his wife Nancy of Apex, North Carolina, a sister Claudette Altobelli and her husband John of Niles and three grandchildren, Corrine, Kristen, and Rocky R.

Memorial Services will be held 2:00PM Friday March 19th at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Niles with Fr. Larry Frient officiating.

Memorial Contributions can be made to The American Stroke Association or American Heart Association both at 7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas, TX 75231

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.josephrossifuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are being handled by The Joseph Rossi & Sons Funeral Home Inc., in Niles