Helen (Emma) Mansar Cocca

On June 4, 2026 Helen (Emma) Mansar Cocca 88, of Venice, FL passed away. She was born on August 21, 1937, to Walter and Flora Mansar and grew up in Poughkeepsie, NY. Helen was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Austin Cocca.

After graduating from SUNY Albany Helen married John and they started their family in Latham, NY. For many years they resided in Clifton Park, NY where they raised their family. Together they had five children David (Mary) Cocca, Michael (Ann) Cocca, Stephen Cocca, Paul Cocca, and Kristen (Waldek) Cyrulik, and eleven grandchildren.

Helen was an active homemaker, wonderful cook and baker, seamstress and quilter, gardener and an avid golfer in her retirement.

Donations in memory of Helen can be made either to Tidewell Hospice at tidewellfoundation.org or Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org. Farley Funeral Home in Venice is handling the arrangements. To send a condolence or memory please visit www.farleyfuneralhome.com.