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Donald Rockholt Obituary

Donald Rockholt, 64, of Cocoa Beach, Fla., and formerly of Vineland, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013.

To his family and friends, Don was a war hero serving two years in Vietnam as a paratrooper in the 173rd Airborne and the Rangers/LRRPs. Among his numerous awards, he received three Purple Hearts and the Silver Star.

Don is predeceased by his parents, Betty and Lou LoGuidice; father, Don Rockholt; brother and sister, Louie and Tina LoGuidice; aunt, Katie Bridges; grandson, Jullian Rockholt; and nephew, Phil Caporale. Don is survived by his wife, Debbie of Florida; daughters, Annie Rockholt of Florida, Kristy Seher (Phil) of Cherry Hill; son, Donald Lee of Atlantic City; sisters, Carole LoGuidice of Minotola and Terri Wojnar (Glen) of Vineland; uncle, Clyde Bridges of Millville; nieces, Adrianna LoGuidice and Ashley Wojnar; and grandchildren, Justis of Florida and Addison, Christian and Michael of Cherry Hill.

Services will be private.

Published by The Daily Journal on Mar. 30, 2013.
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Don may you not have anymore pain now. I will miss you. Just another golf buddy.

Bob Szymanski

April 9, 2013

Don, I can't believe you are no longer with us. You were the reason I became an active member of the mens aux. Your energy and care for the Post will be greatly missed, most of all I will miss you, my friend.

Michael Britt

April 9, 2013

Don was a GREAT person and friend. He will be missed by many in Cocoa Beach, FL.

Grant Willey

April 4, 2013

Hey buddy. I miss ya bro. Rocky, you were second to none. ATW!
Smitty/173d

April 2, 2013

So long good friend.

William Haggerty

April 2, 2013

Don Rockholt, may he always be looking for the next big jump in the sky. A BFF from day one! May the world produce more like you! Forever missed and forever loved. It is with much sadness, we now have to say goodbye to one of VFW Post 10148 most dedicated persons we will ever know. We will forever be missed and remembered!

Rick & Kathy Johnson

April 1, 2013

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