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October 11, 1936 June 11, 2020
October 11, 1936 -- June 11, 2020

Gerald Francis Roche, Age:83

Gerald Francis Roche, USMC - Korean War Veteran, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 11, 2020. Beloved husband of Maureen Roche nee McNiff. Loving father of Catherine (Stephen) Kohnke, Gerald (Geraldine) Roche, and Christopher Roche. Proud grandfather of Michael, Timothy, Mary Catherine, Kara, Collin, and Gabrielle. Cherished great grandfather of Emma. Dear brother of Richard Tannum and Ann (Barbosa) Roche. Fond uncle of many precious nieces and nephews. Gerald retired as a precinct captain.
 
A Funeral Service will be held at Olson Burke Sullivan Funeral and Cremation Center on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 11:00 am. Interment at All Saints Catholic Cemetery.

Services

Jun 20th
Graveside Service
June 20, 2020
12:15 pm
All Saints Catholic Cemetery
700 N. River Rd.
Des Plaines, IL 60016

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Condolences

Claudia Goodwin June 19, 2020

niece Chicago , Illinois

I will miss the best Uncle ever. Always there whenever help was needed.. Heaven just got another Yankee Fan! Love, Claudia

Nancy June 19, 2020

Niece Chicago , Illinois

My fondest memories I have with Uncle Jerry is when he and i would go and buy flowers at Home Depot so I can plant them in my yard and of course buying hotdogs and pop for the both of us and bringing them back to my yard for lunch. This would be our annual event. Uncle Jerry was a wonderful and thoughtful man and will be missed tremendously! May you R.I.P.

Al Even June 20, 2020

Neighborhood friend and confidant Chicago , Illinois

Uncle Gerry and I, along with with his Nephew, Dean, and sometimes Kim, would meet behind the woodshed in the Alley. We had some great hash it out sessions. I will truly miss Gerry, as will my wife, Barb, and his great wisdom and friendship. Godspeed to the Roche family. Love, the Even’s