Rocco P. Taraborrelli

Rocco P. Taraborrelli, age 67, of Williamstown, NJ, passed away on November 29, 2025.

Rocco was born on May 2, 1958 in Philadelphia, PA; he has lived in Williamstown for 40 years. Rocco was very active with his community and he was also in the Williamstown Rotary Club where he served as past president.

Rocco was a graduate of Ridley Twp. High School and a graduate of Berkeley College of Music. He formerly was the owner and operator of Monroe Brokerage Association - Financial Planner. Recently, Rocco served as Regional Director for Globe Life Insurance Company.

Everyone knew Rocco as a talented musician. He truly loved music and began playing trumpet by the age of 9 years old. In 1980, Rocco began his music career on Carnival Cruise Lines, where he met his beloved wife, Rose. Then, in the mid 80's, Rocco worked in Atlantic City and performed for many headliners such as Frank Sinatra Jr., Vic Damone, Wayne Newton and Dionne Warwick just to name a few.

Rocco also loved to perform at restaurants, retirement homes, private gatherings and for the disabled children. His biggest passion was to bring joy to others through his music. His love for singing lit up the room to the tunes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Frankie Valli to name a few.

Rocco loved spending time with his family and friends and loved spending time at the Jersey Shore with Rose, Rocky Jr. and Vincent. He also built many friendships over the years and everyone that knew him loved him for his character, humor and talent.

Beloved husband of Rosemaria Taraborrelli (nee Rossi). Devoted father of Rocco Taraborrelli, Jr. and Vincent Taraborrelli. Loving son of the late Rocco Taraborrelli and the late Rose Marie (nee Magistro) Taraborrelli.

Dear brother of J. Randy Taraborrelli and Roz Barnett (Bill). Dear brother-in-law of Anthony Rossi (Barbara). Loving uncle of Zack Barnett, Jessica Barnett and Anthony Rossi (Dana).

Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Tuesday, December 16th from 10:00 – 11:00 am at St. Mary's Church/Our Lady of Peace Parish, 32 Carroll Avenue, S. Main Street, Williamstown, NJ, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am. Entombment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, Franklin Twp.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online Donations - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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