Rocco A. Milano Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rocco Milano, 92, of Wallington, NJ formally from Elmwood Park, NJ passed away on February 21, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. A graduate of Lodi High School in 1946 and Paterson State College Mechanical School of Drafting. He was employed by Elmwood Park Public School District before retiring in 1995. He was the owner of Maple Sweet Shop and Rocco's Pizza for many years in Wallington. He proudly served in the US Coast Guard and Reserves from 1943-1959. Rocco was a member of the Elk's Lodge #60 and served as Exalted Ruler and State Chairman. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #3644, as a 4th Degree Knight and served as President and District Director. He was also a member of the American Legion, the Lion's Club, and coached many years in the Wallington Little League. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Mary (Renze) Milano, beloved wives Alice and Josephine, his sisters: Jenny, Rose, Eleanor and brother Faust. Devoted father of his loving daughter, Deborah and husband Bob Kostic, his stepson John Jasionowicz and wife, Judy, and stepdaughter Joann Onnembo. Cherished Grandfather of Rocklyn and Michael Petrizzi, Robert Kostic Jr, Rebecca Ayres, John and Tana Jasionowicz and Dr. Jodi Jasionowicz and wife Dr. Helen Giannakopoulos, James and Jamie Onnembo and John and Michele Onnembo and his 11 adoring great grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Holy Redeemer Hospice of Mercer County New Jersey. (https://www.holyredeemer.com/Main/DonateNow.aspx)

Rocco A. Milano

October 12, 1927 - February 21, 2020