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 Joseph J. Rotolo, 71
 February 07, 2022
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Mr. Joseph James Rotolo, 71, of 25 Adams Road, Williamstown Commons Nursing Home and a former longtime resident of 42 Cherry Street, North Adams passed away on Monday February 7, 2022 at Williamstown Commons.
Joe was born in North Adams on April 21, 1950 along with his identical twin brother James. Joe was the son of the late Marie A. Sherry Rotolo and the late Joseph J. Rotolo. Joe attended St. Joseph's Catholic School and Drury High School in North Adams. He proudly served in the Massachusetts National Guard for over 20 years until his honorable discharge in 1991. For much of his career, Joe was a member of LiUNA Local 473 working at Vermont Yankee and the beginning construction of Mass MOCA. He also worked for many of his younger years at the former Arnold Print Works in Adams, MA with his brother Jim by his side. Joe had a love for great food, family, and friends and a passion for bringing people together over a good meal. He and Jim were well-known for their event catering over the years and their delicious homemade cheesecakes and meat pies were always holiday favorites.
Joe was a member of the American Legion Post #125, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary #310, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #996. He was predeceased by his identical twin brother James F. Rotolo on May 7, 2014. Survivors include his two brothers Thomas S. Rotolo and his partner Kathy Noel, of Adams and Timothy L. Rotolo and his wife Debbra, of North Adams; and one sister Christina M. Rotolo of Ft. Myers, FL
He also leaves two nieces Tanya M. Rotolo of Melrose, MA and Jennifer L. Raimer and her husband Matthew, of Loudon, NH and one nephew Thomas J. Rotolo of Clarksburg, MA.
At the family’s request, there will be no calling hours and burial service will be held on Friday, March 4th, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the family plot at Southview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe's memory may be made through Flynn and Dagnoli to the Berkshire Humane Society or to Parkinson's Research. Joe was an animal lover and found great comfort in his sister’s dogs, Teddy and Maggie, while residing with her following his Parkinson's diagnosis. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com
| To Tina, Tom, and Tim, Saddened to learn today of Joe's passing. The Twins were special guy's... didn't know anyone in town who didn't like them, as these accolades tell, they'd help out anybody. Legendary, they are... My prayers and condolence to the Family. | | from: Steve Heelan | on: 03-15-2022 |
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| I am so sorry for your loss. | | from: Melanie Gillooly | on: 03-03-2022 |
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| Tom, Tim and Tina, I was very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Joe was a great guy and a good friend. I have a lot of great memories of hanging out with Joe and Jim in North Adams years ago. My sincere sympathy goes out to you and your family. | | from: Donato Mastroianni | on: 02-27-2022 |
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| I am so sorry to read of your brother’s passing. May he Rest In Peace. | | from: Maureen Moore | on: 02-25-2022 |
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| So sorry for your loss. Sincerely Lila | | from: | on: 02-25-2022 |
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| I’m so very sorry to hear of his family’s loss… God Bless and may his soul now RIP~ | | from: Cheryl Lefave | on: 02-25-2022 |
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| So, so sorry to hear this sad news. I served with them in the North Adams National Guard for a short time and knew other family members. They are all wonderful people and going to be missed. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends. | | from: Dennis F Mangano | on: 02-25-2022 |
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| Tina,Tim and Tom, I'm so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I send my condolences and love to all. May he rest in peace until we all meet again. | | from: Cindy (Pecor) Schneider | on: 02-25-2022 |
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Dear Tom and the entire Rotolo family, Sending sympathy to all of you for the loss of your brother. May he rest in peace. Sincerely,
Karen Richardello Gordon | | from: Karen Richardello Gordon | on: 02-25-2022 |
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| Tina,Tom,and Tim, I have a lot of great memories of the two. They were always together from morning to late nights. They are together again and I would dare to say they are back to their old shenanigans. My thoughts and prayers to all. | | from: Lisa Cancro Moreau | on: 02-25-2022 |
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| Tina Tim Tom A long time friend back in my days in NA. Always a smile on face and more importantly if you needed a hand doing anything he was there to help. Joe and he were twins but they were like salt and pepper you never saw one without the other. The good they all die young. | | from: Dodge DeGray | on: 02-25-2022 |
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| One of the best. Great guy, better friend. Sympathies to his great family.Lenox | | from: Dick & Linda Syriac | on: 02-24-2022 |
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| We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you. | | from: Ed & Sandy Pasternak | on: 02-24-2022 |
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Tom, Tim,Tina
My heart is sad for the loss.of your brother. We had good times in our hood growing up. Those twp were inseparable. May the angels.smile gently and wipe your tears as you endure the days ahead. My deepest condolences to all. | | from: Nancy walker | on: 02-24-2022 |
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| Tina, Tim and Tom sorry to hear Joe was always willing to help you out no matter what it was cooking to cars he will be missed by all who new him RIP Joe | | from: Lefty Lefevre | on: 02-24-2022 |
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| Tina, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Hope you are well! | | from: Sue Morin Gaskell | on: 02-24-2022 |
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| I'll always think highly of Jim & Joe as thats how I always said it! When I was a little girl seeing them always made my day. They were good friends of my mothers and I'll always hold them close to my heart ❤ | | from: Angela Cote | on: 02-24-2022 |
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| To the Rotolo family, Sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was such a nice guy. My thoughts are with all of you. | | from: Bet Azar | on: 02-24-2022 |
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