Rocco “Rocky” S. Fodero, 86, of Leonardo passed away with his family at his side at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank on Sunday June 16th. Rocky was born and raised in Long Branch before serving his country honorably during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Navy. He retired from Encon Mechanical Contracting of Ocean …
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Rocco “Rocky” S. Fodero, 86, of Leonardo passed away with his family at his side at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank on Sunday June 16th.
Rocky was born and raised in Long Branch before serving his country honorably during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Navy. He retired from Encon Mechanical Contracting of Ocean Township as a Foreman.
If there was one thing Rocky loved (beyond his wife, family, and his “famous” highly-valued jarred peppers) it was golf. His love for the game began as a young man when he worked as a caddie at the Hollywood Hotel in Long Branch. He was a member at Old Orchard Country Club as well as Bella Vista Country Club, where he spent many days golfing with his son, grandson, and his many friends.
Rocky also enjoyed his home in the Poconos, where he taught his grandson to ride snowmobiles and hunt. His three granddaughters preferred the tradition of stopping for Johnny's Hot Dogs on the drive up.
Rocky loved Italian food, his wife's cooking and his lavish vegetable garden, which also served as a stage for his grandchildren's performances at the annual “Fodero Party.” A great storyteller, he enjoyed sharing stories of all the people that had touched his life. There were many (stories and people). He loved being with his family for any occasion, particularly for the holidays.
Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Dorothy Fodero; two sons and daughter-in-law, Rocco S. Fodero, Jr. and Randy and his wife Kathy Fodero; his four grandchildren, Brett and his wife Annette Fodero, Brittany Fodero, Lauren Fodero and Chelsea Fodero; and his two adored great granddaughters, Cecelia Fodero and Evelyn Fodero.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 20th, 3 pm until 7 pm at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch. Mass of Christian burial, Friday, June 21st, 10 am at Holy Trinity RC Church, Long Branch. Entombment will follow at Holmdel Mausoleum, Holmdel. In lieu of traditional remembrances please consider a contribution to the Veterans Charity, Wounded Warriors Project, https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/.
To share a favorite memory of Rocky or send his family messages of condolence please visit his page of tributes www.woolleyboglioli.com.
Roxanne Marszalek
left a message on June 6, 2020:
A candle was lit by Roxanne Marszalek on 2020/06/06
Amy and John Waltz
left a message on June 20, 2019:
We loved hearing Rocky yell over the fence to our boys while they were out playing. His love of his garden would inspire us to get ours going. What a great man and neighbor, you could learn a lot from Rocky, that's for sure!
Leslie Chanler Brooks
left a message on June 20, 2019:
A candle was lit by Leslie Chanler Brooks on 2019/06/20
Alan and Kate Zentar and family
left a message on June 19, 2019:
We will always have Uncle Rocky's great smile and warm and genuine hugs in our hearts. He always lit up the room! Sending our sympathies and prayers that your lifetime of memories continue to sustain you, Aunt Dot.
Mike Hover
left a message on June 19, 2019:
Rocky, Randy and Fodero Family,
Our condolences on your loss, but know he had great fun with all of you! Celebrate his life! The Hover’s
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Leon & Laura Pflaster
left a message on June 19, 2019:
Sending our deepest Condolences to Randy and his entire family on the passing of his beloved father Rocco. He was a very special man who will surely be missed by All.
thomas karwatt
left a message on June 19, 2019:
Keep hittin' em straight Rocky. It was my sincere pleasure to have known you.
phil and kim bellavia
left a message on June 18, 2019:
Dear Rocky,
you have brought so much love in our lives through your life,
Our Fig trees , lessons and delicous recipes phil even ate them covered in ants.. we still have fig trees forever.
Dotty, the best kindest loveliest woman ,she touched all our lives with her gentleness and compassion and smile....
And our best gift from you to us was your family Randy and Kathy & ,familia ! Brett and Lauren..
Our hearts will always be full of Love from your gifts of Life
forever in our hearts you will remain...
Love Philip and Kim Bellavia
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Roxanne Marszalek
left a message on June 6, 2020:
A candle was lit by Roxanne Marszalek on 2020/06/06
Amy and John Waltz
left a message on June 20, 2019:
We loved hearing Rocky yell over the fence to our boys while they were out playing. His love of his garden would inspire us to get ours going. What a great man and neighbor, you could learn a lot from Rocky, that's for sure!
Leslie Chanler Brooks
left a message on June 20, 2019:
A candle was lit by Leslie Chanler Brooks on 2019/06/20
Alan and Kate Zentar and family
left a message on June 19, 2019:
We will always have Uncle Rocky's great smile and warm and genuine hugs in our hearts. He always lit up the room! Sending our sympathies and prayers that your lifetime of memories continue to sustain you, Aunt Dot.
Mike Hover
left a message on June 19, 2019:
Rocky, Randy and Fodero Family,
Our condolences on your loss, but know he had great fun with all of you! Celebrate his life! The Hover’s
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Leon & Laura Pflaster
left a message on June 19, 2019:
Sending our deepest Condolences to Randy and his entire family on the passing of his beloved father Rocco. He was a very special man who will surely be missed by All.
thomas karwatt
left a message on June 19, 2019:
Keep hittin' em straight Rocky. It was my sincere pleasure to have known you.
phil and kim bellavia
left a message on June 18, 2019:
Dear Rocky,
you have brought so much love in our lives through your life,
Our Fig trees , lessons and delicous recipes phil even ate them covered in ants.. we still have fig trees forever.
Dotty, the best kindest loveliest woman ,she touched all our lives with her gentleness and compassion and smile....
And our best gift from you to us was your family Randy and Kathy & ,familia ! Brett and Lauren..
Our hearts will always be full of Love from your gifts of Life
forever in our hearts you will remain...
Love Philip and Kim Bellavia
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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