Thomas-Roche-Obituary

Thomas Andrew Roche

Phoenix, Arizona

1938 - 2021 (Age 82)

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Phoenix, Arizona

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Thomas Andrew Roche 1938-Feb. 5, 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas (Tom) Roche, from COVID-19 complications. He was 82 years old. Tom's life began in Albany, New York, he was the son of Virginia Easterly and Thomas Francis Roche. He joined the Air Force in 1955...

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Dad how has a year already gone by? I miss you so much and speak to you often. I know that you are in a much better place and hope that you are flying freely. Be at peace Dad. I appreciate all the things you did for us. Love you lots.

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Fly into the great hole in the clouds dad I will miss you XOXO

Dad and #1 grandson Andrew

Dad and #1 granddaughter Tristan

Dad and his sister Virginia (Ginger) playing with his plane.

Dad surrounded by his "girls"

All of the young smiles

Dad, I am truly at a loss, what do you say when the man that has set the bar for all of the men in our lives is gone. Your amazing laugh, sense of humor, amazing work and play ethic has shaped us all into the people we are today. You and mom made us all think that marriage and raising kids was fun and easy because you made it seem so effortless (joke was on us, it is and was hard work). You made sure that all of us girls knew how to be independent functional members of society, how to work...