John Wayne Rotella"Coach"
1/9/1942 - 12/4/14
John Wayne Rotella "Coach" (72), of Hawthorne, CA for 48 years, passed away on December 4, 2014 after a long 3 year battle with cancer. He was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania on January 9, 1942 to John and Augustina Rotella (both deceased).
He was a dedicated teacher, football and wrestling coach for Morningside High School for 36 years. John is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Janice Rotella of Hawthorne, CA; his son, John Rotella of Torrance, CA; his daughter, Theresa Rotella of Maple Grove, MN; granddaughter, Megan of Aurora, CO; grandson, Cory of Hawthorne, CA; and great grandchildren, Atticus, Eisley, Athena and Ayden.
Visitation will be Friday, December 12th, from 4 - 8pm at Holy Cross Mortuary, 5835 W. Slauson Ave., Culver City, CA 90230; 310-836-5500. Rosary will be at 6:30 pm also at Holy Cross Mortuary. There will be a Memorial Mass on Saturday, December 13th, 12:30pm at Chapel of the Risen Christ, Holy Cross Cemetery. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
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