Nicholas J. LaRocca (October 4, 1913 – August 30, 1999) was an American Democratic Party politician who served in both houses of the New Jersey Legislature from the 33rd district.
LaRocca was born in 1913 in Union City where he attended the local public schools.
He graduated from Fordham College in 1934 and received a law degree from New York University in 1937.
LaRocca was essentially handpicked by Musto to be the Democratic nominee for the special election to fill the remaining 1.5 years of the Senate term.
[5] After serving alongside Robert Ranieri for one term from the 33rd district, LaRocca did not seek reelection in 1985.