Rocco DePace, age 41, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 after a courageous battle with leukemia. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he was the son of Pasqualino and Natalina DePace. He was an accomplished sailor and spent years sailing around the world and imparted his knowledge and passion for sailing to youth in Boston. In 2000 he moved back to Boston to pursue a degree in American Studies and subsequently a masters degree in Administrative Studies at Boston College. Shortly thereafter he began working for EMS USA and moved to Dallas to become General Manager where he met his wife Jennifer. They were married October 3, 2009 in Flower Mound. He is survived by his wife Jennifer. Also surviving him are his brother, Nicola DePace of Rhode Island; parents by marriage, Dean and Mary K. Butler of Lantana, Janet Butler-Smith of Bedford; and brother-in-law, Jeff Butler and wife Brandi of Plano. Service is 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 9th at The Village Church, Northway Campus, 3877 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas with Brandon Barker and Matt Younger officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas. The family will receive friends beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (lls.org) as well as the Courageous Sailing Center (courageoussailing.org). Any floral contributions can be delivered to Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home.