Rocky was born in Marikina, Philippines on December 31, 1936 to Cornelio Mariano, Sr. and
Araceli De Leon Mariano. He began his career as a civil engineer after receiving his degree
from Mapua Institute of Technology in 1958. His dedication, loyalty and work ethic earned him a
Presidential Citation from the Philippines in 1969. After forty-four years in the industry, Rocky
retired in 2002.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Cornelio Mariano, Jr. and his grandson, Jack
Christopher Mariano.
He is survived by his children, Marti Ackerson (Michael), Manny Mariano, Anna Morris (Jim),
and Paul Mariano (Tiffiny); his grandchildren, Allison, Tiffany, Stephanie, Courtney, James,
Luke, Cami, Mari and Max; his great-grandchild, Breeze; his sister-in-law, Alma Mariano; his
nieces, Marinelle and Michelle Mariano, and a well-loved extended family.
Rocky was an incredible man who devoted his life to his family and faith. He was known as
being patient, humble, reliable, and a comforting presence. He always made it a point to spend
as much time with family as possible. He was the definition of what every family man should be,
and was loved and cherished by his family. His positive attitude and bright smile will be missed
by all who knew him.
A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, located at 195 Amicks
Ferry Road, Chapin, SC on December 15, 2021 at 2:00 pm.
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