Richard Rotondo

February 5, 1926 - June 29, 2017

Rotondo, Richard – 91, passed away on June 29, 2017 at his home in Egg Harbor City. Richard is survived by his sister Era Capelli of Florida, his children Janet Smail and her husband Bob, Judy Page and her husband Scott, as well as his granddaughter Terri Butrymowicz and her husband Bob, and his grandson Bobby Smail and his wife Bernadette. Also surviving are great-grandchildren Jennie and Benjamin Butrymowicz and brothers-in-law Joseph Mazzeo and Joseph Rodio. He was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Jennie, and his parents Gaetano and Carmela Rotondo. A veteran of WWII, Richard served his country in Europe with the Army as a scout for the 385th infantry where he was awarded the Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. In later years he served as Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 155 and DAV, Chapter 10. Richard also belonged to OLPH, St. Nicholas Church in Egg Harbor City, American Legion Post 158, VFW Post 5341, the Knights of Columbus, the St. Nick’s ground crew, and “The Hut.” During his career, Richard worked as a meat cutter for Acme Markets for 40 years before enjoying a long retirement with his wife and family. Visitation will be Monday, July 3, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Church, 525 St. Louis Avenue, Egg Harbor City, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Route 40, Mays Landing. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wimberg Funeral Home, 400 Liverpool Ave, Egg Harbor City, NJ 609-965-0357. For directions or condolences, please visit wimbergfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation be made to the charity of the donor’s choice in Richard’s name.