Patrick Joseph Roche

Mr. Roche became a favorite of mine the very first time I met him through his daughter Mary Pat. She had married a boyhood friend of mine Tony Kulak in 1968. I then began listening to his weekly Sunday radio program in Chicago. Although I am not Irish, I have an affinity with the Irish culture . Being born on St. Patty 's Day had a great deal to do with that, as well as having best friends from high school and college with names like Madden, Cunningham, Carey and the list goes on.Growing...

Our heartfelt sympathy to you all. I can remember Pat and had a great deal of respect for him and cousin Grace. I'll bet there's a lot of Irish dancing in Heaven. God bless you all. You are in our prayers.

Our sympathy to the entire Roche Family. We have wonderful memories of being neighbors on Lockwood Ave.
Dorothy and Bonnie Basile Graham and family.

Colette, Kevin, and the Roche Family members: Our sympathies on your loss. The Chicagoland area has lost a great Irish patriarch. May God bless you and give you strength.

i remember pat and his family, comeing out to lombard to visit my grandmother,his aunt.
great times for all.
fair journey pat.

Mary, and Peggy:
Lourdes informed me this evening of your father's passing! What a wonderful life he has had. many many great accomplishments. He made our Irish eyes smile, with dance!
A short also sad note John Fleming
passed away on May 27, 2004! Please
accept our deepest condolences.
Ed Dolan, Lourdes Herzog, Kathy Fleming

To Mrs. Roche, Colette and the whole family:

To say Pat Roche was larger than life is an understatement. As a child growing up on the west side I spent a lot of time on Lockwood Ave. I literally looked up to this tall, handsome and stately man, who always had a wink and a smile for me. As an adult I would see him less frequently but the wink and the smile remained as did my respect. His family was his pride and joy and his greatest legacy. I thank him especially for Colette,...

Dear Kathy,
I have just returned from being out of town and learned of your father's death. As I read the obituary I started to recall the stories that you had told me about his love and passion for Irish dancing. What a legacy he leaves behind!
Although I know this is a sad time for you and your family,the beautiful memories of your wonderful father will always be with all of you.
Please know that I am thinking and praying for you and your family.
Scott also joins...

Grace and family, Please accept our condolences on the passing of Pat. He shared a wonderful gift with the people of Chicago. He loved his native land and shared it with all of us. He brought Irish dancing to Chicago and his influence is felt by the dancers of today. We were privileged to know him and consider him a family friend. God Bless him as we are sure that he will. Noreen(Ring) and Jack Ryan