Thomas Edward Rockett Jr. Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas Edward Rockett Jr. of Brooklyn, New York, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 21, 2024 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Patty Rockett; his children, Jan Radcliffe (Jim) and Tom Rockett, III (Lanette); his brother Walter Rockett; his grandchildren, Samantha, Amanda, Sasha, Shannon, Tommy and Matthew; and his great grandchild Ben Grumman-Goldsmith.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 22nd 2024 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Riverside National Cemetery (22495 Van Buren Boulevard, March Air Reserve Base, CA 92518). Visitation will be held on Friday, November 22nd 2024 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Trilogy Lake Center (24477 Trilogy Pkwy, Corona, CA 92883). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 23rd 2024 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Tom & Lanette Rockett Residence (31841 Paseo Tarazona, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675).
His charisma and knack for sales soon led him to a distinguished career in the beer industry, where he was recognized repeatedly as a top salesman, making significant contributions to Reingold & Tuborg Beer Company.
