Raritan, NJ – Fortunato Rocciolo, 82, died September 15, 2015. Born in San Costantino, Calabria, Italy on March 31, 1933 to Caterina Crudo and Francesco Rocciolo.

Fortunato was a Tailor for Gino's Custom Tailoring in Raritan. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and lived for his precious grandchildren. Fortunato was a kind, caring, generous person, and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Fortunato is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Carmela Tavella Rocciolo; two children, Franco Rocciolo (Sonya) and Caterina Dobak (Kevin); two brothers, Gino Rocciolo (Carmela) and Nazzareno Rocciolo (Rosa); two sisters, Anna Catania (Michele) and Maria Mignolo (Evangelista); five grandchildren, Samantha, Sebastian, Finn, Luca Fortunato, and Daisy; and many nieces and nephews from Italy, Canada, and the U.S. (all of whom adored him). He was predeceased by his parents; and a brother, Giuseppe Rocciolo.

Viewing, Thursday, September 17, 2015, 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Bongiovi Funeral Home, 416 Bell Avenue, Raritan, NJ 08869, (908-725-1887).

Funeral Services, Friday, September 18, 2015, viewing 8:00 to 8:30 am at the funeral home followed by Entombment at Somerset Hills Memorial Park, 95 Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.

"FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS"