Lenore Roccesano

Palm Bay

Lenore Roccesano was born June 28,1939 and passed from this world Thursday, May 24, 2012. A wonderful life was shared with family and friends for her 72 years but she never aged over 29. Tootsie as she is known by her grandchildren, nieces and nephews grew up in Wayne NJ and raised her children Billy and Ricky in Pompton Lakes NJ and moved to FL 20 years ago to reside near her sister Mary Lou and brother Rich.

Lenore was predeceased by Arthur Valentine-father, Madeline Ryan Valentine-mother, George Roccesano-husband, Billy Roccesano-son, Mary Lou Galesi-sister, Richard Valentine-brother, and life partner Joseph Villani. She is survived by Ricky-son, Susan-daughter in-law and their two children Mia and Luke. Also are nieces and nephews Daren, Loren, Ryan, Austin, Mary Lou, Victoria, Lenore / Galesi's and Kathy Valentine- sister in-law and William Valentine-brother.

Lenore was a parishioner at Saint Mary's in Pompton Lakes, NJ and Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Community. Lenore will be remembered for her outstanding vivacious character and compassion for everyone who entered her life. Lenore's selfless dedication and relentless passion to provide for her family and friends at gatherings will be greatly missed as the fabric of any event. She had the unique ability to make everyone she touched in life feel welcome in her home or out and about.

Services will be held at Holy Name of Jesus, Hwy A1A, Indialantic FL on Friday, June 22nd at 10:30 AM and a second service to honor her life will be held in Spring Lake, NJ. Details of the second service will be announced by the family. If at all possible and in usual fashion Lenore will orchestrate all arrangements for each service.

The family suggests that Memorial donations be made in her name at 1350 S. Hickory Street Melbourne, FL 32901 to the William Childs Hospice House . Lenore's final days at the Hospice House were peaceful and exceptional care was given for her comfort.

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