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Rocco C. Romano
Rocco C. Romano
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Rocco C. Romano, on April 16, 2020, of Bellmawr. Age 69.

Beloved husband of Sadie (nee Cavaliere). Son of the late Mamie (nee Cerami) and Frank Romano. Father of Lisa Romano, Maria Occhuzzo (Michael), and Angela Romano. Pop-Pop of Michael Patrick and Dominic Rocco. Brother of John Romano (Audrey) and the late Rita Fezzuoglio (late Daniel). Brother-in-law of Jack & Eleanor Del Moro and Paul & Mary Ellen Cavaliere. Also survived by seven nieces & nephews and their spouses, as well as eleven great nieces & nephews.

Rocco retired in April, 2011 as a Sergeant with the Bellmawr Police Force after 33 years of dedication. He served with the Camden County Prosecutor's Office and was a proud member of Zone 5 CIT for 12 years.

Above all, Rocco loved his family. Nothing made him happier than being with his two "pop-pops". He had a love of all things law enforcement and lived for deer hunting.

Due to restrictions set forth by the State of New Jersey, a visitation will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 from 8:00am to 10:00am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Memorial Mass 10:30am at St. Joachim Parish, Annunciation BVM Church, 601 W. Browning Road, Bellmawr.

Inurnment at New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Bellmawr PBA Local #375, PO Box 608, Bellmawr, NJ 08031 or Lifenet, Inc., PO Box 947, Denville, NJ 07834 (a Pro-Life non-profit).

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Visitation

Oct
3
Saturday
Gardner Funeral Home, Runnemede
126 S. Black Horse Pike
Runnemede, NJ 08078
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Memorial Mass

Oct
3
Saturday
St. Joachim Parish, Annunciation BVM Church
601 W. Browning Avenue
Bellmawr, New Jersey 08031
10:30 AM

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P Pete Carbone on Oct 3, 2020

Sadie, So sorry to find out of Rocco's passing. I will not be able to attend the Service's,
my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sorry for your loss, Pete Carbone

M Melinda and Mike Brassill on Sep 4, 2020

I've known Rocco since we were about 6. He was always the same. Smiling, caring, and a good friend. I last saw him at our 50th class reunion. Still smiling and laughing and enjoying old friends. Sadie and family, you are all in our prayers. He was a special guy. Mike and Mindy Brassill

S Sharon Nicastro Dehmlow on Aug 30, 2020

Rocco and I were classmates in school and I will always remember him as a sweet and funny person. I am sad to hear of his passing and send my deepest sympathy to his family.

A Angela on Apr 19, 2020

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D Debbie Baals on Apr 19, 2020

I'm so sorry for the last loss of a beautiful man! He was always kind sweet loving and caring to us! Love and prayers Debbie CVS PHARM.

G Gina Pierce on Apr 18, 2020

R Rich and Dolores Hicks on Apr 18, 2020

So sorry to hear about the passing of Rocco; our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this most difficult time.
Rich and Dolores Hicks

J John Guinta on Apr 18, 2020

Rocco was a very good friend I’m so sorry he passed, I loved that man, may he RIPπŸ’”πŸ’”πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

E Earl & Carol Trumbetti on Apr 18, 2020

Sadie and girls, brother John Romano, sending condolences and peace to the family.

T The Hennessey family on Apr 18, 2020

We are so sorry for your loss and your family is in our prayers.

J Jane Johnson LaFerriere on Apr 18, 2020

Sending prayers and love to you all.

P Pauline and Nelson Simon on Apr 17, 2020

Sadie so, so sorry for your loss we are sending prayers to you and your family. Just a wonderful man. Pauline and Nelson SimonπŸ™πŸ™

J Jeanne Passanante on Apr 17, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Rocco always had a smile on his face and always fun to be with. He will be sorely missed.
Love Gary Jeanne Steve and Tyler

K Kathleen Mehaffey Carroll on Apr 17, 2020

Sadie, I am so sorry to hear about Rocco. You and your family will be in my prayers.

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