Peter Rook

Peter B. Rook, 84, of Southington, beloved husband of Marie (DePaolo) Rook, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Southington Care Center after a lengthy illness. Peter was born in Middletown on July 11, 1937 and was the son of the later John M. and Theresa (Scharmer) Rook Sr. He attended elementary school at St. John’s Catholic School in Middletown and then graduated high school from the Marianapolis Academy in Thompson, CT. He initially retired from Victor’s Autobody and then he decided to return to work as a tractor trailer instructor for All State CDL training. During his retirement, Peter and his family could be found travelling the open roads of America in his RV. This was truly a fierce passion of his. He loved his RV and he loved to travel. Peter also loved fast cars and anything to do with racing. He loved Nascar, demolition derby, tractor pulls, or going to motorcycle races at Laconia. If it was fast, Peter was involved. There were many facets to Peter but one of the most important was his catholic faith. This was evident as Peter donated his time every year to perform in the play of the Passion that was put on at St. Thomas Church. Besides his devoted wife of 60 years, Peter is survived by his daughters; Anne-Marie Golba and her husband Daniel of Middlefield, Cynthia Giannitti and her husband Leone of Southington, and Teresa Mann and her husband Joseph of Silver Port, TN. Peter was also the proud grampa to Adrian Hubeny and Karina Hubeny of Southington. He was also survived by his brother Victor Rook of Middletown, several nieces and nephews, and his two furry companions Hilda and Piper. Peter was predeceased by his siblings, Hedwig Kelly, Theresa Golbar, Mary Czaja, Helen Aubin, Anna Whitney, Francis Rook, John J. Rook Jr., Fr. Paul Rook, Anthony Rook, and Andrew Rook. A Mass of Christian burial for Peter will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM at St. Dominic’s Church, 1050 Flanders Road, Southington, CT. A procession to the church will begin to form at 10:30 AM at the funeral home. Burial will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours for Peter will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home 2111 N. Main St. Southington, CT 06489. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Peter’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. “If Middletown is still interested in discovering the identity of the infamous, mischievous culprit and urban legend the “Rose Town Kid”, it was none other than Peter B. Rook! For directions or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.dellavechiasouthington.com.