Obituary of Anthony Rostock

Anthony L. Rostock, 89, died Wednesday, February 25th at Franciscan Oaks Rehabilitation Center in Denville. Born in Pittston, Pennsylvania, he moved to the Trenton area in the 1940’s and lived in Lawrenceville for over 50 years before moving to Mt. Arlington in 2014. Mr. Rostock was employed as a carpenter for many years building homes in the New Jersey and Pennsylvania areas for various private construction companies. In 1982, he became an employee of the State of New Jersey and worked there for ten years prior to retiring in 1992. He was a member of St. James Roman Catholic Church in Trenton. Son of the late Frank and Lucy Rostock, and husband of the late Theresa Tuccillo Rostock, he is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Michael Connolly of Gladstone; two grandchildren, Michael and Kayla; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Rose Ventura of West Windsor and Ann and Matt Skrocki of Whiting; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Fred and Helen Tuccillo of Lawrenceville, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Rostock is a World War II veteran, having served with the 63rd Infantry Division of the United States Army. During his lifetime, he enjoyed bowling, reading, walking and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Rostock was cremated as per his wishes. A private memorial service will be held at St. James Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in Anthony’s memory.