In loving memory of

Rocco C. Romano
August 30, 1950 - April 16, 2020

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).

Tributes

Pete Carbone wrote 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"

Melinda and Mike Brassill wrote 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"

Sharon Nicastro Dehmlow wrote 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."

Debbie Baals wrote 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."

Rich and Dolores Hicks wrote 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"

John Guinta wrote on Apr 18, 2020:

"Rocco was a very good friend I?m so sorry he passed, I loved that man, may he RIP?????"

Earl & Carol Trumbetti wrote on Apr 18, 2020:

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

The Hennessey family wrote on Apr 18, 2020:

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

Jane Johnson LaFerriere wrote on Apr 18, 2020:

"Sending prayers and love to you all. "

Pauline and Nelson Simon wrote 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 Simon??"

Jeanne Passanante wrote 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"

Kathleen Mehaffey Carroll wrote on Apr 17, 2020:

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