Carmen C. Rongione Jr.

RONGIONE, CARMEN C., JR., 55, - of Atlantic City, passed away suddenly on August 25, 2008 at the Atlantic Care regional Medical Center in Atlantic City. Carmen was born in Atlantic City, raised in the Ducktown area and had been a lifelong area resident. As a child he attended St. Michael's School where he enjoyed playing basketball under the watchful eye of Shorty Sacco and he also played baseball for Chelsea Little League. Even as a young man Carmen started to develop his cooking talent. He learned his skills from his father Carmen Sr. and his Uncle Chef Al Rongione. He shared these skills at many local restaurants and casinos throughout his life. Carmen is predeceased by his father Carmen Rongione Sr. He is survived by his mother Anna Rongione; his children, Carmen of Tennessee and Nicole of Edison; his sister Joann Gallagher (Joseph) and niece Jenna Gallagher of Absecon; his Uncle Peter Corio (Maureen) of Linwood and Aunt Rosemarie Baker (Philip) of Bettendorf, Iowa. Carmen is also survived by many cousins and friends. The Funeral Mass for Carmine C. Rongione, Jr. will be Celebrated 11:00am Saturday, August 30, 2008, at St. Michael's Church, 10 N. Mississippi Avenue, AC. Friends may call from 9:30am at the Church. Rite of Committal will be offered at Atlantic City Cemetery, Pleasantville. Arrangements by the Gormley Funeral Home LLC, AC.