Donna M. ( Petrilli) Roche, 58, of Needham died on Thursday March 30th at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston after a lengthy illness. Born in Boston, Donna grew up in Roxbury later moving to Roslindale where she graduated from Roslindale High School. Donna met Jeff after he returned from service in the Army and were soon married in 1974. In 1974 they came to Needham and were blessed with 6 children. Donna’s entire life was devoted to her family. They enjoyed extensive family vacations. Whether it was a school function or an athletic competition, Donna was always there. She took her kids to all their sporting events, soccer, baseball, and especially hockey sometimes known as the “Hockey Mom”. The beloved wife of Jeffrey E. Roche and the loving daughter of Albert Petrilli of Hanson and the late Helen (Leonard) she was the loving mother of Jeffrey E. Jr. of Chicago, Paul A. and his fiancée Lauren Riley of Braintree, Jillian E., Mark J., Courtney E. and Shannon E. Roche all of Needham. Dear sister of Jane F. Del Tufo of Hanson and the late Albert Petrilli. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Ave Needham on Tuesday April 4th at 9:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 PM. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery in Needham. Memorials in Donna’s memory may be made to the Massachusetts Lung Assoc. 460 Totten Pond Rd. Waltham. MA 02451.