Funeral Arrangements have been updated and are as follows:

Gloucester City – On May 9, 2020, at age 29, Rocco passed away following a 29 day fight against COVID-19. Beloved son of Rocco A. Ward, Sr. and his wife, Joyce Ward and the late Lisa Ann Vojtecky, Great grandmother Naomi Charlotte Ward, Loving brother of Deanna Marie Vojtecky, Adam Joseph Ward, Jeremy Michael Ward, Joseph Michael Ward and Gage Anthony Ward. Cherished grandson of Linda Ward Szymanski (Frank) and the late Joseph and Delores Vojtecky. Cherished Godson of Kim Chiodo and Harold Michael Ward. Beloved nephew of Richard & Joseph Vojtecky and Ed & Wendy Ward, Cousins Mark Ward and Scott & Robert Loughlin and Daniel Ward. Survived by many other loving family and friends..... and the newest part of our family the Dyers. Also, Survived by Shirley Park Ward (step-mother).

Rocco was a graduate of Gloucester City High School class of 2009, where he played on the football team. He has worked the last 6 years for the USPS in Philadelphia. He recently was approved to begin training to become a Postal Police Officer. Rocco was an avid pool player.

Relatives, friends, Gloucester City High School classmates and fellow co-workers from the U.S. Post Office in Philadelphia are kindly invited to attend Rocco's  visitation on Saturday, July 11 from 10 am to 1:30 pm at the McCann-Healey Funeral Home: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Catholic Funeral Service 1:30 pm in the funeral home. Inurnment at 2:30 pm at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Gloucester City.

Family requests flower arrangements for Rocco's funeral.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Rocco Anthony Ward, Jr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142