Joseph Eugene Roesch

How sad. Joe was one of the good guys. Another classmate from the Middletown High School class of 1956 has left us.

Our Uncle Joe was a kind, fun and generous uncle. He was always at all our family functions with his gracious, gentle way and great sense of humor, and we will miss him terribly. He was a loving and loyal brother to my father, and I will especially be forever grateful for his love and kindness during our own time of grief and sadness.

To the Roesch Family,

I knew Joe when I was in graduate school at S.U. and later when I taught at O.C.C. He was a wonderful, inspiring teacher whose students adored him. I vividly recall when they marched for him in a vain attempt to alter the decision not to grant him tenure at S.U. Rarely does such an outpouring of support for a professor take place. This reaction typifies the respect and love his students had for him throughout his career.

On a personal level, I found Joe...

To Dr. Roesch's family ...

I am so sorry to hear of his passing. What a marvelous teacher he was!! He truly made literature come to life and his passion, knowledge and wry sense of humor have been very fondly remembered over the years since I graduated from OCC in 1982.

May he rest in peace ....

Dear Linda, I am sorry to read about Joe's death. He was a very dear friend for over 35 years. I bought 2 music boxes from him. I tuned your piano 5 times 4 U in Syr. The last time I saw you was when Vera & I dropped off my disc box 4 repair. FYI Vera died 12/13/06.

My condolences in the passing of a kind, patient, and wonderful teacher. I attended OCC from '94-'97 and I always looked forward to attending his class.

To the Roesch Family,
I was very sad to hear about the passing of a wonderful man, Joe.
I met Joe many years ago when I had a music box for sale. I was fairly new to the antiques business so he could have taken advantage of me, but instead was very generous. Through the years I have recommended him for people who had a music box for sale or were looking for one.
He was a wonderful, kind man and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Deanna Boston, Canal...

The loss of a very dear friend and neighbor, never to be forgotten. Wonderful memories of times shared together will remain forever. Two great buddies reunited once again.

My favorite teacher ever.

T.G.