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Rocco Cardinale Jr.

1948 - 2025

BORN

1948

DIED

2025

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Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes - Serenity Gardens Chapel

3350 Mall Hill Drive

Lakeland, Florida

Rocco Cardinale Obituary

Rocco L. Cardinale, Jr., of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on June 29, 2025. He was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and later made his home in Florida, where he dedicated many years of service as a corrections officer for the Florida Department of Corrections.

He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Rocco Cardinale, Sr., and Rose Sacco Cardinale. He is survived by his loving sister, Regina Meyers of Alhambra, California, niece, Dawn and nephew, Ryan.

Rocco will be remembered with affection and respect by those who knew him and worked alongside him. His life of service and devotion to family leaves a lasting legacy.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Jul. 25, 2025.

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Jim Welch

August 3, 2025

I remember Rocco fondly from my childhood days on Chickering St.
Growing up across the street, The Cardinales were wonderful neighbors, and whirl I´m sure Rocco had things he´d rather be doing, he made time to just have a pass with a baseball on Congress St. with me every once in a while.
My heartfelt condolences to his friends and family.
Thank for the memories, Rocco.
Rest In Peace

John A. Bernardo Esq

July 26, 2025

My condolences to the family. May the fond and loving memories be a comfort and always be with you.

Ronald W Householder

July 26, 2025

Regina, Sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of growing up as kids with Rocco and your parents. My older sister, Sandy, was closer to you. She passed away Jan. 2022. All my prayers are with you and your family.

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