1921
Michael
2011
Michael D. Cocozzo, Jr.
March 10, 1921 — March 10, 2011
Mr. Michael D. Cocozzo, Jr. age 90, formerly of East Rutherford, New Jersey, died Thursday, March 10, 2011, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitaion Ctr. in Weatherly, Pa., having resided in Weatherly since 2002.
Michael was a WWII Army veteran, serving in Ardennes Central Europe Campaign, Rhineland.
A trained Glass Blower, he had worked for East Rutherford Syringe Shop, and retired from the Community Bus Lines of Passaic, New Jersey.
He was a member of the Mercury A.C. club, and the American Legion, both of East Rutherford New Jersey.
Born in East Rutherford, He was the son of the late Michael D. Cocozzo, Sr. and the late Catherine (Ferrara) Cocozzo.
He is survived by his
Four Daughters,
Catherine M. Cocozzo of South Tom's River, N.J.,
Michele (Cocozzo) Connors wife of Thomas of Weatherly, Pa.,
Aileen (Cocozzo) Miller wife of David of Weatherly, Pa.,
Joy Norsworthy wife of Phillip of Pascagoula, Miss.;
One Son,
Patrick Cocozzo of Kalispell, Mont.
Two Brothers,
Frank Cocozzo and his wife Lena of Woodridge, N.J.,
Philip Cocozzo and his wife Anna of East Rutherford, N.J.;
Seventeen grandchildren
Four great-grandchildren;
Preceded in death by his wife, Margaret (Voss) Cocozzo in 1991; son, Michael D. Cocozzo, III who died in 1999; sisters Marie Cocozzo, and Mrs. Lucille Patitucci.
Arrangements are being handled by Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home, 211 First Street, Weatherly, Pa., Philip J. Jeffries F.D./Sup.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Friday, March 18, 2011 at the Kimak Funeral Home 425 Broad Street Carlstadt, NJ 070772.
Graveside Military Services will be held at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veteran Cemetery at 2:00 PM Friday, March 18, 2011 Arneytown, NJ..
Memorials in his honor to the Weatherly American Legion Plane Street Weatherly, Pa. 18255.
Online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Michael was a WWII Army veteran, serving in Ardennes Central Europe Campaign, Rhineland.
A trained Glass Blower, he had worked for East Rutherford Syringe Shop, and retired from the Community Bus Lines of Passaic, New Jersey.
He was a member of the Mercury A.C. club, and the American Legion, both of East Rutherford New Jersey.
Born in East Rutherford, He was the son of the late Michael D. Cocozzo, Sr. and the late Catherine (Ferrara) Cocozzo.
He is survived by his
Four Daughters,
Catherine M. Cocozzo of South Tom's River, N.J.,
Michele (Cocozzo) Connors wife of Thomas of Weatherly, Pa.,
Aileen (Cocozzo) Miller wife of David of Weatherly, Pa.,
Joy Norsworthy wife of Phillip of Pascagoula, Miss.;
One Son,
Patrick Cocozzo of Kalispell, Mont.
Two Brothers,
Frank Cocozzo and his wife Lena of Woodridge, N.J.,
Philip Cocozzo and his wife Anna of East Rutherford, N.J.;
Seventeen grandchildren
Four great-grandchildren;
Preceded in death by his wife, Margaret (Voss) Cocozzo in 1991; son, Michael D. Cocozzo, III who died in 1999; sisters Marie Cocozzo, and Mrs. Lucille Patitucci.
Arrangements are being handled by Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home, 211 First Street, Weatherly, Pa., Philip J. Jeffries F.D./Sup.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Friday, March 18, 2011 at the Kimak Funeral Home 425 Broad Street Carlstadt, NJ 070772.
Graveside Military Services will be held at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veteran Cemetery at 2:00 PM Friday, March 18, 2011 Arneytown, NJ..
Memorials in his honor to the Weatherly American Legion Plane Street Weatherly, Pa. 18255.
Online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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