Roach, Richard M. of Wellesley, January 18, 2017. Beloved husband of Joanne E. (Powers) Roach for 61 years. Devoted father of Laurie A. Gamble of Newton, Mark R. Roach and his wife Karen of Westwood, Kevin J. Roach and his wife Linda of Weymouth, Lisa J. Hogan and her husband John of Framingham and Michael S. Roach of Weymouth. Loving grandfather of Daniel, Jennifer and her husband Jeff, Melissa, Nicholas, Christopher, Shaun and his wife Allee, Marissa, Shaylyn and her husband Zach, Ryan and Taylor. Great grandfather of Neila. Brother of the late infant David Roach. Richard was an accomplished home builder and designer in the Wellesley and Weston area, a gifted pianist and musical composer.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St. (Rt.16) Wellesley, on Tuesday, January 24 at 10am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Paul Church, Wellesley at 11am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours on Monday from 4-7pm. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in Richard’s memory to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 18 Canton St. Stoughton, MA 02072.