World War II Vet, Mendham Twp. Man Dies at 90

Service to country, service to family. That was what defined Louis Roseto.

The 90-year-old Mendham Township resident died Dec. 19 at his home surrounded by family, according to his obituary.

Roseto was born May 17, 1923 and served as a Marine in the Philippine Islands in World War II. There he met his future wife of 65 years, Benedetta Scarano, who predeceased him in 2011.

Roseto was a business owner for many years after his time in the military, but he served his family as a husband and father first and foremost. A man of honor, the obituary said, Roseto also had a quirky sense of humor and was loved by all who knew him.

Roseto is survived by four daughters, a son, and three siblings. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Memorial donations can be made in Roseto’s name to the American Heart Association.