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In Loving Memory of John Robert Rovegno Jr.

Passed July 21st, 2022

Born May 5, 1931

John Robert Rovegno Jr. (lovingly called Papa John) was called home on Thursday July 21st, 2022, at 91 years of age.

Papa John was born to John Robert Rovegno Sr. and Hildur Alvilda Nedraas Rovegno on May 5th, 1931, in San Francisco, California. As a boy and young man, he attended St. Dominic’s Catholic School, was an Eagle Sea …

Personal note from Jeffrey Rovegno

We have many mentors in our lives; people we look up to and learn from, people we admire and respect. I can say with all sincerity, that the things I value the most, the things that really make a difference, the things that I hope define me, I learned from my dad. Rest in Peace Pops!

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What were John's favorite local spots?
Buca di Beppo
Buca di Beppo
Buca di Beppo
What was John's favorite color?
Purple
Purple
Purple
What were John's favorite ways to spend free time?
Sailing
Sailing
Sailing
What were John's favorite games to play?
Dominos/Uno
Dominos/Uno
Dominos/Uno

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Born

May 5th, 1931
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Passed away

July 21st, 2022
Roseville, CA

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Mount Vernon Memorial Park

8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Evergreen Memorial
Funeral services provided by

Evergreen Memorial

Suncrest Hospice Sacramento
Hospice care provided by

Suncrest Hospice Sacramento

Death doula care provided by

Belhaven

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John "Papa John" Rovegno Jr.