Lawrence J. Rotolo

1923 - 2017

Lawrence J. Larry' Rotolo Rancho Bernardo Lawrence J. Rotolo passed away in his sleep on July 19, 2017 at his home in Rancho Bernardo. Born on December 8, 1923 in Plainfield, NJ, Larry graduated from North Plainfield High School, and almost immediately enlisted in the Army. It was 1942, after all. Larry served in the army during World War II for 3+ years. He was blessed to return home when the war ended. He was even more blessed when he met the love of his life, Connie Pitoscia at a Sons of Italy dance and they married in 1948. At this time Larry and his dad, Patsy Rotolo, built his first home in Kenilworth, NJ. There he and Connie raised their two children, Larry and Cyndy.Returning to his pre-war job at General Motors, Larry completed 36 years working for the automaker as a machine operator, set-up man and foreman. Soon after retiring, following the birth of their grandson Jason, Larry and Connie followed their kids to San Diego. They happily landed in Oaks North in Rancho Bernardo in 1985.Thirty-two wonderful years ensued, filled with dancing, vacationing, card-playing, block parties, bocce ball, providing handyman help, neighborhood watch captaincies, coaching Jason's baseball teams, rejoicing at the birth of his great-grandson and most recently, celebrating his 69th wedding anniversary.Larry is survived by his wife Connie; children, Larry and Cyndy; grandson, Jason; and great-grandson, Leo. Services to be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at 10:00 am starting with funeral Mass at San Rafael Church, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92128, followed immediately by a reception in the church hall. Military honors service and inurnment at Miramar will begin at 1:00 pm. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/obituaries/ pomeradonews . December 8, 1923 - July 19, 2017