FOURTH GENERATION

180. Coach Rafael ROCO was born on Nov 3 1921 in Cagbunga, Pamplona, Camarines Sur. He was a Coach of the Champion Ateneo Basketball Team in 1957/58 in Loyola Heights, Quezon. Tito Jing, as Rafael was known, was a famous basketball player and coach during his time. He also coached the 1957-58 champion Ateneo basketball team, composed of Ed Ocampo, Jalandoni, Bobby Littaua, and others. He died on Feb 4 1985 in Philippine Heart Center, Quezon City. Died of a massive stroke (3rd). He was educated in Mapua Institute of Technology. Finished with a Bachelor's Degree on Civil Engineering. He was also known as Jing.

He was married to Thelma ARANDA on May 7 1949 in Sta. Mesa Catholic Church. Marriage solemnized by Rev. William F Mastermo, S.J., rector of Ateneo De Manila Thelma ARANDA was born on Jul 27 1927 in Manila. Coach Rafael ROCO and Thelma ARANDA had the following children:

+544 i. Maria Lourdes ROCO.
+545 ii. Ramon ROCO.
+546 iii. Cecilia ROCO.
+547 iv. Rafael Jr. ROCO.
+548 v. Margarita ROCO.
+549 vi. Carlos ROCO.
+550 vii. Angela Esperanza ROCO.
+551 viii. Francisco Xavier ROCO.