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ROCCO NICOLINI Obituary

Rocco J. Nicolini Sr. HAMILTON Rocco J. Nicolini Sr., 81, of Hamilton entered into God's loving care Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, in the Capital Health System at Fuld, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong area resident. Rocco was a retired Army veteran who served overseas in Germany. He was employed by State of NJ Department of the Treasury as the chief of space design. Rocco was a member of the Baron AA Club, and a practicing real estate agent in the area. He was also a personal trainer and a Grand Master-Fourth Degree Black Belt in the Japanese Martial Arts. Predeceased by his parents, Thomas Nicolini and Mary Vasta, Rocco is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Lois (Rittenhouse) Nicolini; three sons, Brian Nicolini and wife, Jaime, Rocco Nicolini Jr., and Michael Nicolini and wife, Jennifer; a daughter, Leigh Shea and husband, Bob; a sister Roberta DaBronzo and husband, Robert; 11 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 28, at the D'Errico Whitehorse Mercerville Chapel, LLC, (located inside the Brenna-Cellini facility), 2365 Whitehorse Mercerville Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619, (609) 587-9050. Clergy from the area will officiate. Burial will follow in the Ewing Church Cemetery, Ewing. Relatives and friends may call Monday from 9:30 - 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in Rocco's name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 2151, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38101-2151. Please visit Rocco's tribute page at derricofuneralhome.com. D'Errico Whitehorse-Mercerville Chapel, LLC 2365 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton, NJ 08619 (609) 587-9050

Published by The Times, Trenton, on Dec. 26, 2015.
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I am so sorry to have found out about Rocco's passing recently.
My travels between NJ and Florida have kept me out of "the loop" so to speak.
Shihan Nicolini was an outstanding Martial Artist and great human being.
His never ending words of inspiration and motivation throughout the many years I trained and competed were greatly appreciated.
As I include my humble entry into the guest book, I do so with tears in my eyes and a heavy heart.
RIP Rocco.
My belated condolences also go out to his family and many friends.

Joe Gonzalez

November 10, 2016

Our deepest regrets and sympathy to the Nicolini family. Rocco was a great person and a great friend.

Ralph and Joyce Biscardi

December 30, 2015

Dear Lois, My deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May Rocky rest in peace.

Karin Petrino

December 29, 2015

To Lois and all of Rocco's children. Rocco was very proud of you all. He mentioned your names often. We are all very fortunate to have been part of his life. His upbeat personality, sincerity and true friendship. H e will be sadly missed by all who knew him well. Guy Verde and Daughter Leah

Guy Verde

December 28, 2015

Dear Lois and Family, My deepest sympathies, prayers and thoughts are for all of you during these hard times of loss. Rocco was the best trainer and all around good guy that I had the pleasure of working out with. We had just gone to a funeral together and he was feeling pretty good. I enjoyed all the great times we had spent together and very sad about his passing. Again, my condolences for your loss, and mine of a good friend...

Craig Wilbert

December 28, 2015

Roberta & Family:
I am so sorry to learn of Rocco's passing. 2015 had been a very difficult year and Rocco's passing adds to that. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Nicolini Family.

Pete Sapnar

December 27, 2015

Lois, sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved husband...May he rest in Peace.

Will & Judy Landolfi

December 26, 2015

Lois, Rocco & Michael

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family. Rocco was always a true inspiration to me, a great person and a wonderful neighbor. His presence will be greatly missed!!

Peter Capone

December 26, 2015

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