John Cocchi, reported missing, has been found dead

[Richard M Roberts]

Today I received word that long-time collector John Cocchi, who was reported missing from his home in Brooklyn, New York nearly two months ago, had been found dead.

There will be a memorial service held at McLaughlin and Sons Funeral Home, 9620 Third Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209, 718 238-3600 on Thursday, June 26,2014, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Our Condolences go out to John's Family.


RICHARD M ROBERTS

[Gary Johnson]

Was this someone who you traded with often, Richard?

[Richard M Roberts]

Was this someone who you traded with often, Richard?

John was a long-time collector of stills and film, author of a good book, SECOND FEATURE:THE BEST OF THE B'S, among others, and his still collections had adorned and illustrated many, many books. I knew him reasonably well, had bought and traded with him over the years, usually ran into him at the Syracuse Cinefest.

He had been missing from his home in Brooklyn since the middle of May, his body was apparently found Thursday. I have no other details.


RICHARD M ROBERTS