Notable People
Notable current and former residents of Rockaway Township include:
- Lou Benfatti (born 1971), former defensive tackle for the New York Jets (1994–1996).
- Neal Casal, (born 1968), musician/photographer, member of Ryan Adams and the Cardinals.
- Clifford Meth (born 1961), author and editor, lived in Rockaway from 1963–1980 and often references the town as the home of his fictional character "Hank Magitz".
- Raymond T. Odierno (born 1954), Lieutenant General, United States Army and Commander US III Corps. A key officer in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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