Mr. Edward P. Roche

March 17, 1937 - December 28, 2018

Edward P. Roche age 81 years of West Deptford died Friday December 28, 2018 in his home with his daughters by his side. He was born and raised in Gibbstown and was a 1954 graduate of Paulsboro High School. Mr. Roche was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. After he retired as a pipefitter from the asbestos union, he started a second career in the grounds department at Kingswick Apartments. He was an avid sports fan, especially Red Raider Football and wrestling, as well as the Phillies and Eagles. He is survived by his daughters, Kathy Roche Michel and Jeff Michel, Pat Roche Green, both of West Deptford; his grandchildren, Wyatt, Meggan and Eric, Erin and Joy, Margie and Eric; his great grandchildren, Noah, Selah, Jonas, Ezra, Violet, Colten, Kenley, Molly, Aedan and Darci; his brothers, Ronald Roche of Gibbstown and Francis Roche of Paulsboro and his sister, Teresa Mutzer of Anna Maria, Florida. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Thursday January 3, 2019 after 10 AM in the McBride – Foley Funeral Home, 228 W. Broad St., Paulsboro. The Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 AM. Inurnment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to Lighthouse Hospice, 200 Lake Drive East, Suite 205, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.