Joseph Anthony Rocco, age 87, of Secaucus, NJ passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Joseph was born to the Late Theodore and Gilda Rocco and spent most of his life in Jersey City before moving to Secaucus. He is a Veteran of The U.S. Army and was the owner and operator of Joseph's Interiors of Jersey City before retiring. He was formally involved in Cast Community Theater in Secaucus and an avid Bowler. Joe always carried a smile, Built strong individual relationships with his grandchildren and stayed involved until the very end.
A visitation for Joseph will be held Wednesday, March 17, 2021 from 4 to 8PM at Mack Memorial Home, 1245 Paterson Plank Road, Secaucus, NJ 07094. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 9:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Church, 1219 Paterson Plank Rd., Secaucus, NJ followed by an entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery, 340 Ridge Rd, North Arlington, NJ.
Joe is survived by Margaret his loving wife of 62 years, children, Joseph, Mark and his wife Angelina, and Renee Rocco-Cerchione; former daughter in law, Nicole Scalzo Rocco; Grandchildren, Drue Turdo, Julian Rocco, Marcus Rocco, Jordan Rocco, Robert Cerchione, Joseph Cerchione, Angelina Rocco, and Abigail Rocco; Sister Dianne Kocerha; Sister in laws, Anita and her husband Frank Amoroso & Joyce Machno, and many loving nieces and nephews. Joseph was also predeceased by a brother Ralph Rocco.
In Lieu of Flowers the family asks that donations be made in his honor to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by mailing to 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or by visiting Stjude.org
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