Rickey C. Roccia

Rickey "Rick" C. Roccia, age 80, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 2, 2026 at Columbus Regional Hospital. He was a resident of Nashville.

Rick was born on July 22, 1945 in Clinton, Indiana to his parents the late Charles F. and Yolanda Lucille (Ruatto) Roccia. He was a 1963 graduate of Scottland Community High School in Illinois. Following graduation, he went on to proudly serve his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge, he continued his service with the Army Reserves for 16 years.

Throughout his life, Rick was known for his strong work ethic and dedication. He worked as a farmer and for R&S Transport Trucking Company. He later served as a civilian worker for the federal government for 14 years. Rick went on to drive a school bus for Brown County Schools for 10 years and later worked for Chem-Dry carpet cleaning until his retirement in 2014.

On August 28, 1971, Rick married the love of his life, Sheila R. Camplan. Together they raised three daughters, Antonia, Gina and Kathryn.

Rick enjoyed staying active and involved in the community. He loved sports including playing tennis, coaching softball and officiating high school basketball games for 31 years. He also enjoyed spending time on his motorcycle, but above all else, Rick cherished the time he spent with his children and grandchildren.

He will be missed by his loving wife of 54 years, Sheila Roccia, daughters Antonia (Christopher) Martin of Colonial Heights, Virginia, Gina (Henry) Zabala of Hutto, Texas and Kathryn (Joshua) Williams of Mechanicsville, Virginia; grandchildren, Charlie & Ben Martin, Jase & Luke Williams, Frankie & Gracie Zabala; siblings; Tina Hudson and Lia Schlinger both of Valparaiso, George (Debbie) Roccia of Columbus and Randy (Rachel) Roccia of Cannelton as well as several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 7th at St. Agnes Catholic Church: 1008 McLary Road in Nashville. Following the service, military honors will be presented by the Brown County Honor Guard and the United States Army. Friends & family are welcome to join in a luncheon at the church following the services. Rick will be laid to rest in Virginia in July. Arrangements have been entrusted to Meredith Funeral Home Cremation & Personalization Center in Morgantown.

Memorial Contributions can be sent in memory of Rick to St. Agnes Catholic Church: 1008 McLary Road Nashville, IN 47448 or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital: 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Condolences may be sent to the Roccia family at meredith-clark.com

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