Rocco P. (Mac) MacAllister, age 78, died unexpectedly at his home near Staunton, on Monday, September 4, 2017.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Maggie; a brother, Jim and his wife Janice; a son, Tom and his wife Dipali; a daughter, Suzanne; granddaughters, Rebecca and Sarah and her husband Louis; great-grandsons, Elijah and Gabriel; and his best friend, Richard Sullivan.
A retired Major in the US Air Force, Mr. MacAllister was a 1963 graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point. He retired from military service in 1982 and moved with his family to Staunton. After moving, he taught mathematics at Wilson Memorial and Fort Defiance High Schools for twenty years, retiring in 2004. He also worked as a tax preparer for H\u0026R Block from 1998 2015.
He and Maggie moved to Staunton to pursue their dream of living on a farm and raising horses. They were active for many years in the Tennessee Walking Horse community, raising many foals and putting on an annual show that drew participants to the area from around the country. They have been members of Emmanuel Episcopal Church since moving to Staunton. He loved to garden and play with all the cats that came and went over the years.
A Memorial Service will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 11, 2017 in Emmanuel Episcopal Church by Rev. Shelby Ochs Owen.
Burial will be private in the Emmanuel Episcopal Church Cemetery.
It is suggested those desiring make memorial contributions to the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 300 West Frederick Street, Staunton, Virginia 24401.
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton is in charge of his arrangements.