Sebastiano "Nello" La Rosa

Nello, as he was most affectionately known, came to New Jersey from Sicily in 1976 and soon began working at Rotuba Extruders, where he worked for 42 years. Nello was very close with the people he worked with, building lifelong friendships with his co-workers. Nello met his wife Linda in 1975 and they married and together raised their two children, Paul and Jennifer in Union, NJ.

In his free time Nello loved soccer, both playing it himself and also coaching his children as they grew up in addition to coaching other youth teams. Nello also had a love for gardening. He particularly loved growing tomatoes and preparing tomato sauce from ingredients in his garden.

Nello adored his grandchildren and loved playing with them and making them laugh. He was a dedicated husband, a cherished father, a terrific grandfather and a dear friend. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Nello is predeceased by his parents: Carmelo Larosa and Giuseppa Signorino.

He leaves to mourn and cherish his memory his Wife: Linda La Rosa (nee Germano). Son: Paul La Rosa and his fiancee Erin Casey. Daughter: Jennifer Peterson and her husband George Peterson. Grandchildren: Reid and Ryan Peterson. Sisters: Maria Catinella and Paola (Lina) Germano. Brother: Paolo Larosa.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Nello's memory may be made to St. Jude Childrens research hospital, and American Diabetes Association.

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