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Sara Drogo Obituary
Sara (Delfino) Drogo, 89, born and raised in Hammonton, and a lifelong resident of Landisville, passed away peacefully, at home, on Thursday, July 5, 2012, surrounded by her loving family and close friends.
She was a member of the Roller Skating Association of America and, along with her late husband, Carlo, was a founder of the Rollway Skating Rink in Hammonton and Drogo Trucking in Landisville. Sara was a very giving person who loved donating to the needy and homeless. She also enjoyed casino trips.
She was a loving and caring mother to Mary Lynn Drogo (Rich Giordano), Sam Drogo (Teri), Angela Motter (Frank), Rita Bagliani (Vince); and also a grandmother to Sam Drogo Jr., Tammy Drogo, Carlo Drogo, Jo Drogo, JoAnn Drogo, Cheri Starn and Franny Smith a great-grandmother of 12. She also was a loving sister to Angela Pierce (John Cipparone), Mary Ann Midure (Joe) and Thelma Raso (Jim); and sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Delfino and Francis (Drogo) Organski, as well as close family friends, Carlo and Richard.
Sara was predeceased by her loving husband, Carlo; brothers, Pat and Joe Delfino; and sisters-in-law, Carrie (Drogo) Marcus and Angie (Drogo) Johnson.
She will be sadly missed by her family, friends, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral home visitations will be held on Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m., and again on Wednesday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. at Rone Funeral Service, 1110 E. Chestnut Ave., Vineland.
A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday at 11:30 am from St. Padre Pio Parish-Church of Our Lady of Pompeii, 4680 Dante Ave., Vineland.
Interment will follow in Our Lady of Victories Cemetery, Landisville.
Arrangements are under the supervision of Rone Funeral Service.
Donations in memory of Sara may be made to the following:
* Caring Hospice Services, 133-Q Gaither Drive, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054.
* Loving Care Agency Inc., 629 E. Wood St., Vineland, NJ 08360.
* Padre Pio Parish, 4680 Dante Ave., Vineland, NJ 08361.
To send online condolences, please visit the funeral home website at www.ronefuneralservice.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Sara Drogo
Jo Ann Fleming-Nelson
July 12, 2012
7/12/12
My Deepest Sympathy to the Drogo family.
My whole family saw both of your parents at the Roller Way Skating here in Hammonton and they were such lovely people. Your mom was very kind and nice. My prayers go out to you and your family in your time of need.
Christina Tarquinio
July 10, 2012
So sorry for your loss Angela! Prayers and thoughts for you and your family during this difficult time!!
Valerie
July 10, 2012
Dear Rita, I am truly sorry to hear that your mother passed away. I know that she meant a great deal to you,and I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy is with you right now. Love Valerie Petrongolo
Diane Mazzei
July 9, 2012
MaryLynn and family,
Our deepest condolences to you in the loss of your mother. May the wonderful memories you keep sustain you through this difficult time.
John and Diane
Teresa & Joe Kelly
July 9, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Diane Lolli D'Alessandro
July 9, 2012
To the Drogo Family: I am so sorry to have heard about the loss of Sara. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michael Straus
July 9, 2012
Rita and family....
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. May all of your memories bring you comfort. My prayers are with you.
R.I.P
July 8, 2012
Marylynn, I'm so very sorry for the lost of your mom. May the wonderful memories, and the comfort knowing that she is in a better place, help you and your family get through this very diffult time. Chris Morgan
Joe Meli
July 8, 2012
I knew Mrs Drogo for a long time. she was the sweetest person that i have known.Mrs Drogo will be missed. R.I.P .
Rudy Meli
July 8, 2012
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Drogo family. She was a remarkable funny lady who entertained the Rollway Roller Rink. She will be sadly missed by all of us.May she sleep with the angels. May god bless all you and your family. Rudy Meli and Family
Carol Giralo
July 8, 2012
My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Drogo Family. Sara and the late Carlo were very wonderful people. I had many of fun times growing up at the Rollway Roller Rink. Sara will be sadly missed by many.
Lisa Varesio
July 8, 2012
Rita and family, May the memories of your Mom warm your heart. I will always remember how she crinkled her nose when she thought we were up to something! RIP Sara you are up there with some f the best now!
Michael & Donna Blazer
July 8, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Brenda Lee and Charles Travis
July 8, 2012
I knew Sara very well.She was a kind and caring lady.She never turned any child away from skating the kids all refered to het as mom.I had the wonderful pleasure of being with her every day. she will always have a special place in my heart.to the girls and Sam your mom is with dad looking down on all of you. Sara I love you .r.I.p.
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