Jeanne Marie Cocco

Willoughby Hills, Ohio - Jeanne Marie Cocco, passed away on January 24, 2017 with her loving family by her side after an incredible battle with cancer. Jeanne was born on April 20, 1948 in Lorain, Ohio.

Jeanne met her future husband Dennis A. Cocco at Admiral King High School in Lorain, Ohio.

She graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science in Education, a Master of Education from Mount St. Joseph College and obtained a Superintendent License after her Administration Graduate Studies from Cleveland State University. Jeanne spent more than 45 years in education teaching at all levels, mostly as a Special Education Teacher and rose to become Special Education Administrator in the Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools.

After retirement, she went on to instruct student teachers at Lake Erie College and Notre Dame College. Her accomplishments and recognitions were many. She was particularly proud of being selected to the Ohio Governor's Commission on Teaching Success where she co-chaired the School Leadership and Teaching Committee. In March of 2016, Jeanne was awarded the 2016 Outstanding College Supervisor Award from the Ohio Association of Educators for her work with the special education students in the Lake Erie College Education Department.

Jeanne will always be remembered for her love of family and friends. She cherished every moment she could spend with her five grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling, playing tennis and golf, and the time she was able to spend with those she loved.

Jeanne was a unique and loving person that touched everyone. A dear friend recently wrote the following which best reflects her: "You are unlike anyone I've ever known. You see people for the qualities they most cherish about themselves and you reflect those back to them. Whenever I see you, well or ill, no matter, you radiate light. Your light has been a guide, an inspiration and always a comfort to me. Thank you for bathing me the in the beauty of your friendship. Jeanne I am grateful to be your friend."

Jeanne is survived by her husband, Dennis; children Jason, spouse Kristen, and Jon, spouse Amy; grandchildren Jack, Anna, Kate, Addison and Grayson. She is also survived by her brothers Gerald Kapron, spouse Wilhelmina and Jack Kapron spouse Renee, sister-in-law Christine Esser, spouse David and brother-in-law Ronald Cocco, spouse Linda.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Veronica and Stanley Kapron.

The family will receive friends and family at Monreal Funeral Home, 35400 Curtis Blvd, in Eastlake on Sunday, January 29 from 3-8 PM and visitation will continue on Monday, January 30 at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home, 2150 Broadway, in Lorain from 9-9:45 AM until closing prayers. A mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, January 30 at Nativity B.V.M. Parish, 418 W. 15th Street, in Lorain, OH 44052, Rev. Robert J. Glepko, Pastor, officiating with Rev. Martin Polito, con-celebrating. Christian burial services will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Our Lady of the Lourdes Shrine, 21281 Chardon Road, Euclid, Ohio 44117. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.