Phyllis Jean Cocco

Phyllis Giddings Cocco from Burbank, Ca, 71, died Tuesday October 16, 2018 in Menifee, Ca.

Phyllis was born on a farm near Seneca, Wisconsin, September 24, 1947 to Otto and Caroline Giddings. She grew up in Crawford County Wisconsin and graduated from High School in Gays Mills Wisconsin.

Phyllis moved to Los Angeles in her early 20's and married Domenic Cocco and had 2 daughters, Tina Cocco of Laguna Niguel, Ca and Francesca Cocco of Menifee, Ca. Domenic Cocco preceded her in death in 2016.

Phyllis was pre-deceased by her brothers: Robert Giddings 2008, Richard Giddings 2008 and Kenneth Giddings 2012 all from Wisconsin.

Surviving, in addition to her children, are: one brother Melvin Giddings and wife Rita Giddings of Mayville, Wisconsin, one sister Kathy Parr of Palmdale, Ca, Grandson Nicholas Barad, Granddaughters: Kristen Maynor and Carina Barad, nephews present Steve Giddings of Louisiana and Robert Stegeman of Palmdale, Ca as well as numerous cousins.

Phyllis, along with her husband Domenic, spent their life in the restaurant business as founders and owners of many famous Italian restaurants throughout the years. They owned 2 Guys From Italy, A Guy From Italy and Domenico's. Each restaurant won numerous awards for outstanding food.

Phyllis had a wonderful life filled with family and the joys of her Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Forest Lawn – Hollywood Hills on October 27 at 9am at the Church of the Hills.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss
https://hearinglosscure.stanford.edu/

Reception Information:
Thank you for attending the Service today.
Please join us for a Luncheon Reception to follow as we continue to celebrate our beloved mom.
Micelis Italian Restaurant
3655 Cahuenga Blvd W.
Universal City