ROCHE, Rev. John F. “Jack” Columban Father for 56 years and former Missionary in Korea, formerly of Humarock and Bristol, RI, May 7, 2015. Beloved son of the late P.J. and Ellen Roche. Devoted brother of the late Daniel “Bud” Roche and his surviving wife Eileen of Needham, the late Patrick E. Roche and his surviving wife Barbara of Marshfield, and the late James Roche. Uncle of Daniel Roche of Miami, FL, Jay Roche of Needham, Brenda Roche of Dover, Rick Roche of Westwood, Ed Roche of Holliston, and the late Patricia Roche. Cousin of James Roche of Braintree. Also survived by several grandnieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, 169 Cummins Hwy., ROSLINDALE, Wednesday, May 13 at 11am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.
In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in Fr. Jack’s name to Sacred Heart School, 1035 Canterbury St., Roslindale, MA 02131 or to the Columban Fathers, 65 Ferry Rd., Bristol, RI 02809.