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Kevin Rochford Obituary

ROCHFORD - Kevin October 15, 2008; of Orchard park ,Ny, beloved husband of Mary E. ( nee Walski); dearest father of Heather, Kelly and Shannon; son of Sophia (nee Socha) and the late Sidney Rochford; son in-law of Eva Walski; broter of William ( Maryellen); brother in-law of Anne Coppola and Joseph Walski ; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC, 3003 South Park Ave. Monday morning at 10 and from Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 10:30 in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Dreams to Memories, PO box 504, Buffalo, NY 14225 in Kevinss name. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM

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Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 18 to Oct. 19, 2008.

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Gary & Linda Sherwood

October 24, 2008

Bill and Mary Ellen,
We were sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Kevin. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Patricia (Sis) Courtney

October 20, 2008

Dear Sophie and family

I was so sorry to hear about Kevin's death. Please accept my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Rachelle Francis

October 20, 2008

Dear Kelly, Shannon, Heather and Mrs. Rochford,

I was so sorry to hear of your dad's death! What a hard time this must be for you! I will pray that God gives you the strength to keep taking that next step. Keep remembering all the wonderful times you had with your dad. He sure loved you all!

Love, Mrs. Francis

Lucy Perrotti

October 20, 2008

Kevin and I went through orientation on our first day at BCBS. I only knew him briefly, but he made a difference. My prayers are with you.

Craig and Susan Koeppel

October 20, 2008

Mary and the girls:

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Be thankful for the memories of the time that you had together. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

jennifer graham

October 19, 2008

Our deepest sympathies to all of you during this difficult time. May the good memories sustain and heal you. - jennifer graham (Dennis Courtney's niece) and my partner Scott Smith

Darlene Ciolek

October 19, 2008

Mary and the Girls,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you. I was shocked to hear of this from Allen. May god be with you through this trying time.

Carol Brown

October 18, 2008

my heartfelt wishes goes to the family..I am carol brown/detras and we share the same loss together..as my dad has passed the same time..the journey without them is hard but with god's help we will make it ok..god bless

Mary Jewula-Barnes

October 18, 2008

Dear Mary, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. I miss everyone at Blue Cross Blue Shield. Please take care.

tom naples

October 18, 2008

Mary, we met only once at a party last February. Kevin was a very sensitive and wonderful man. I am deeply saddened at his passing. Please accept my hearfelt condolences. I am in California now and will not be back for a couple of weeks. My thoughts are with you and the girls.

Linda Davis (Ciolek)

October 18, 2008

Mary,
I am shocked to hear of the loss of Kevin. I've known him ever since living in Blasdell. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls.

Marian Ciolek

October 18, 2008

Dear Mary and girls,
Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry that I can not be with you at this difficult time.

Rev Patricia Murray

October 18, 2008

To Kevin's Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you through this difficult time. I worked with Kevin at a few IT shops in the Buffalo area... he was very helpful to his fellow IT Professionals. Kevin always spoke highly of his family and his "girls".

CAROLE DEMARCO

October 18, 2008

HEATHER, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY. MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.CARL'S GRAMA.

Angel & Joe Nardone

October 18, 2008

We are friends of William(Rock) and Mary Ellen Rochford, and we extend our deepest sympathy at the loss of their brother.

Kate Giardina

October 18, 2008

Dear Mary & Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.

Sincerely,

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