Obituary of Rocco Riotto

ROCCO RIOTTO, 84, a life long resident of South Hackensack passed away November 4th 2016. Son of Domenica and Giuseppe Riotto. Born in Palmi Prov. Reggio Calabria. Rocco proudly served in the Italian Army during the early 1950's. Rocco married the love of his life Rosa Matina in 1956 immigrating there after. Rocco was the hardest working man to anyone who knew him. He loved working for the pure satisfaction that it brought to him. He worked in construction all of his life and owned Garden State Curbs & Sidewalks Inc. Rocco was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. His family was his most prized possession and he took special attention in looking after everyone on a daily basis. One of his passions in life was tending to his huge garden with bountiful harvests which he shared with everyone. He loved vacationing in Florida every winter and enjoying his friends. Rocco was a wonderful neighbor and friend. His spark, wit, sense of humor and passion were evident to all who he came into contact with. Always putting others before himself he would give you the shirt off his back if you were in need. A soul such as his is hard to come by. All of his good deeds left a mark on everyone who knew him. He will never be forgotten. In addition to his loving wife at home, Rocco is survived by his loving children Joseph of South Hackensack, Vincent and his wife Deirdre of South Hackensack, Josephine and her husband Salvatore Arena also of South Hackensack, Anthony and his wife Rosa of Wyckoff. In addition he is survived by his grandchildren Nicole Rozewski and her husband Christopher, Christina Jimenez and her husband Jason, Rocco J. Riotto, Dr. Rosemarie Arena, Stephanie R. Arena, Anthony R. Arena, Sofia Riotto, Emily Riotto, Rocco A. Riotto and one great grandchild Emma. The funeral will begin on Tuesday November 8, at 8:45 AM from the funeral home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM at St. Francis R.C. Church, 50 Lodi Street, Hackensack. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hackensack. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 4:00 – 8:00PM and Monday from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 PM for visitation.