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Edward Roche Obituary
Roche, Edward J. WWII Navy Veteran, beloved husband of Mary (nee Cachey), loving father of Edward Jr. (Constance Brooks), Maria (the late David W. Johnson), Jean (Kevin Waller), Kathleen (Dr. Asle) Klemma, Eileen (Mark) Langan, Janice C.P.D. (William Flamm), Margaret (Paul) Dudek, Robert (Ritsuko) and Theresa (John Travnik), attentive and loyal grandpa to 24, dear brother of Marjorie (the late Ed) Munno, Alice (the late William) Munno, John (Lillian) Roche and the late Dorothy (Richard) Biersmith, fond brother-in-law of Theodore (Anne), Joseph (Rita) and the late Felix (Doris) Cachey, dear uncle, great-uncle and great-great uncle of many. Visitation Wednesday, 2 to 9 p.m. at Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State Road (5500 W), Burbank, IL, 60459. Lying in state Thursday, 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass 11:30 a.m. at St. Linus Church, 10300 S. Lawler, Oak Lawn. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Edward was friendly and outgoing with a strong will, often opinionated, always caring. His life was active and full of accomplishments. Active 48 year member of St. Linus Parish. In lieu of flowers, donations to the David W. Johnson Scholarship Fund, c/o the family. Funeral Info., 708-636-2320.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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kevin kelly
May 25, 2005
Condolence Mary and Family from your friend in Melbourne Australia.
My Prayers are for you.
KEVIN F. KELLY
Patty Clarke
March 17, 2005
Dear Janice and Family
My deepest sympathy and condolences on the loss of your father and husband. My prayers are with you.
God Bless you.
Patty Clarke
(Ret. C.P.D. 022)
Harry Hill
March 16, 2005
Dear Roche Family
My deep condolences to all of you for your loss. May you celebrate in the joy and wisdom he brought you.
Sincerely,
Harry Hill
Pam Condon
March 16, 2005
Dearest Roche Family,
I will never forget what a kind and fun loving man your husband and father was. He hired me for my first real job. It was wonderful seeing him many years later at the Queen of Peace dinners. May your fondest of memories of him ease your pain in this time of grief.
Love,
Pam (Biedermann)Condon
Pat & Lee Tew
March 16, 2005
Sorry to hear about Ed, I have had many happy times with Ed in the Builders Tee Club. You have my sympathy.
Roberta Forrester (Moran)
March 16, 2005
Kathy and family,
I was saddened to learn of your fathers death. I have many fond memories of him, campaining for him when he was running for Mayor of Oak Lawn and getting caught in the middle of a horrible tornado, the limo, of writing on the walls of the upstairs, such sweet memories. Thanks Ed, you will be missed by all.
Moochie
Chuck Hartigan
March 16, 2005
Condolences to Mary and the kids from your old Lorel Street neighbors (1962-1972). We had lots of good times with Ed and are saddened by his passing. Chuck, Suzanne and Erin (Wunrow) Hartigan
Bill & Sheila Mogren
March 16, 2005
Dear Mary and Family,
Our deepest sympathies to all of you on the passing of Edward. We have such great memories of him going back so many years. His outgoing, kind and generous nature will be missed by our family.
May God be with you especially during this difficult time.
Much Love,
Bill, Sheila, Jill, John & Katie
BETTY WHELAN
March 16, 2005
MARY AND FAMILY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES.
THANKS FOR THE FOND MEMORIES. MY CHILDREN STILL TALK ABOUT THE FUN THEY HAD AT YOUR HOME. JOE WAS A TRUE ED FAN. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. BETTY WHELAN
Patricia Crowe
March 15, 2005
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. My God watch over you and give you the strength you need to adjust. I know Ed will be right there with you all the way. You and Ed were a special couple You are in my players--God bless you, Love. Pat
Al, Sally and Peter Wasik
March 15, 2005
Our deepest sympathy to the Roche family. Ed is a special person who brought joy to the entire family. I know that he wants to be remembered for all the good times he provided. Be strong during these difficult times and keep his memory alive with all your loving thoughts. Our prayers are with you all.
Molly K. & Joe Miceli
March 15, 2005
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your father and husband. It was a life well lived and a legacy to treasure.
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