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Mario Roccuzzo Obituary

Mario Roccuzzo died Saturday October 9th in Hollywood from failing health at age 81 following a 50 year career in acting.Born in Boston, to performing parents, the family moved to Hollywood in 1955, his first role in The Young Savages (1961).By the 80's he had done most TV cop shows and several comedies. In 1958, Mario wrote the famous Eddie Cochran song, "Nervous Breakdown."Survived by his son, Michael by a previous marriage to Harriet Lietz, daughter in law, Connie, grandchildren, Samantha, Vanessa, his sister Diana Ensley, nieces Jennifer Smith (Bartley), Kathleen Allison (William) great nephew, Nathan Allison, great niece, Gemma Allison.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Oct. 13, 2021.

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J.J.

March 9, 2025

Mario managed my old apartment on Laurel Avenue in West Hollywood. Spoke a few times about old movies. Saw him once or twice at The Grove... sorry to hear he passed.

Ray Roush Jr.

February 24, 2025

Saw Mario in the early 2000's when my wife and I were waiting to enjoy a taping of the price is right at the farmers market behind CBS television city. He was relaxing reading the newspaper.

Debra

July 25, 2024

Still miss you.

Bruce E. Azumbrado

July 24, 2024

Enjoyed your work on Barney Miller.

SHERI OSBORN

April 25, 2024

I've seen Mr Roccuzzo on Barney Miller a few times then tonight recognized him on the Monkees. I've always found him intelligent and his eyes were mesmerizing. I wish I'd known him personally in life.

Debra

October 7, 2023

Miss you still.

Elizabeth Kelsay

April 10, 2023

Mario was a friend for many years. He was talented, kind and will be missed.
Lisa Wall Kelsay

Janice Payne

February 27, 2022

Met Mario during the Robert Blake pre-trial. He was such a nice guy and met him for coffee many times at his favorite place, the Farmers Market in West LA. Helped him with his computer and various things. Recall his appearance on The Monkees as a gypsy. One of his favorite shows was Jeapordy. I think of him when I watch it. RIP Mario.

Jim Smyth (friend from England)

December 8, 2021

Mario and I were friends from the mid nineties. He was a great guy and good friend. He was a great actor. He was in my favourite movie The Young Savages (1961) My condolences to his family.

Debra Crowe

November 28, 2021

I just got the heartbreaking news of my longtime friend, Mario's passing. My condolences to his famiy. I will always remember him as a caring, gentle, talented man.

Luigi Trivisonno

October 23, 2021

My self and my wife flew to LA in 2007 to go to the price is right game show during the lunch break went to the farmers market and that´s where me and my wife first met Mario after talking to him for a while we invited him to join us for lunch from that day on my wife and I became good friends with Mario we always kept in touch with him one year I went to pick him up in LA to bring him back to Toronto to stay with us for a week he was truly a great friend great person we love you Mario MAY THE GOOD LORD JESUS CHRIST give you rest and peace our good friend we love you you will be truly missed

Kevin Brennan

October 19, 2021

Loved his work on Barney Miller, it was second to none.

Rick Miller

October 17, 2021

Loved the stories about the old days. Mario was a good friend and will be missed. Good thoughts and prayers for the family.

Kelly B.

October 13, 2021

You were a hoot to be around...corny jokes and lousy singing but what a life you had. See ya (hopefully) in a couple of years.

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