NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Rock S. “Rocky” Palmisano, 36, of Main Street, Lewiston, died Monday Sept. 19, as a result of an automobile accident.

Born in the Bronx, N.Y., on Sept. 1, 1969, the son of Steven J. and Rosa M. (Ramirez) Palmisano, he attended John F. Kennedy High School and DeWitt Clinton High School.

While in Lewiston, he worked at Governor’s Restaurant as a cook. His was a life full of joy and self-expression. He loved movies, dancing, jokes and being with family and friends; he loved life to the fullest.

He is survived by his daughter, Katherine E. Faustine; his mother, Rosa M. Ramos; his sisters, Miriam and Marilyn; his brothers, Peter, Steven J., Steven S., Frankie and Albert; loved by his nieces and nephews Anthony, Andy, Jon, Christopher James, Chris, Lenny Jr., Joey, Pete, Sean, Dakota, Evalisa, Meagan, Jennifer, Jessica, Nelly, Katrina, Zwaica, Katrine, Normaris and Tiffany; and his best friends, Kevin Nollette (brother-in-law), Chris May and Victor Brown (adoptive brother).

He was predeceased by his brother, Lenny.