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Rocco Lombardo Obituary

Rocco S. Lombardo died on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at home. He was 51. A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 12, at 10:30 a.m. at Morgan Funeral Home, Inc., 31-33 Main St., Netcong, (www.netcongfuneral.com). Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, July 11, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Born in Queens, N.Y., and raised in Massapequa, Long Island, N.Y., Mr. Lombardo moved to Hollywood, Fla., in 1974 with his family. He relocated to Mt. Olive Township in 2008. In 1980, he became a proud member and police officer of the Pembroke Pines Police Department in Pembroke Pines, Fla. He enjoyed coachingLittle League baseball for the Pembroke Pines Optimist Club, where he met his loving wife, Yvonne. He was predeceased by his father, Salvatore, and his sister, Francine Damiano, and is survived by his wife, Yvonne; his mother, Marie; his mother-in-law, Aida Riporti; his brother, Augustino; two brothers-in-law, Jerry and Joseph Riporti; and his sister in-law, Nannette Riporti. He will be greatly missed by his many nieces, nephews and cousins and all the friends he made along the way.

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Published by The Star-Ledger on Jul. 10, 2010.

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February 2, 2011

Yvonne, Very sorry to hear that Rocco has died. Even though we have not spoke since your return to New Jersey, I smile and chuckle when ever I think of Rocco.He was good to me and that I will never forget. He lives forever in my heart. I wish you peace.
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AnnaMaria

July 11, 2010

Marie,
Sorry we could not be with you at this time of sorrow. Know that you are loved and that each of your grandchildren love and depend on you and need you to be strong. My heart goes out to you and I wanted you to know that I am holding you up to the Lord for strength and peace.
Love,
Liz

July 11, 2010

Yvonne, Sorry to hear that Rocco has died. Even though I haven't heard from you all since you left Hollywood, I know you had a good life together, so keep your memories close and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Liz

Jackie Rohback

July 10, 2010

You were the best Rocky, gonna miss you lots. Yvonne my thoughts are with you. Aunt Mary I am so sorry, I cant imagine the pain your going through. Augie hang in there. Rocky is now with all our family, and he is in no pain. will miss him very much.. love Jackie & Andy

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