Rudy Rossiello, former New York Post composing-room foreman and father of Post employee Richie Rossiello, passed away on Saturday after a long illness. He was 82.

A wake will be held Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from

7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Rossi Funeral Home, 1937 Westfield Ave., Scotch Plains, NJ.

The funeral will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church, 2032 Westfield Ave. in Scotch Plains.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Fanwood Rescue Squad in Fanwood, NJ.