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Edward Roche Obituary
Edward Roche of Branford died on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Branford Hills Health Care. He was the husband of the late Helen Curran Roche. He was the father of Edward Roche Jr. (Marlissa) of Madison, Jim Roche (Robin) of Shrewsbury, MA, and Carleen Gillis (Ed) of North Branford. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren. Edward was born in New Haven on December 10, 1935, a son of James and Katherine Roche. He was a car man for Metro North Railroad for more than 40 years.
Funeral services and burial will be private. The W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main St., Branford is in care of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation at www.parkinson.org. Please visit his online memorial at www.wsclancy.com.
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Laurie Sanzari
October 17, 2020
Carlene, Ed, Stephen and Matthew,
I am truly sorry for your loss!
Carlene I remember your dad and your mom from when the kids were in school together.
They were Very sweet and beautiful And I am glad to have met them!♥
Please call me for anything!
Jeffrey Twohill
October 15, 2020
Ed, Marlissa and Mike sorry to hear about your loss. The Twohill family
October 14, 2020
Ed -
So saddened to hear of your father's passing.
Thinking of you and hope God will bring you peace and comfort.
Carolyn Falcigno
October 14, 2020
Carrie I'm so sorry about your dad. God bless you and miss seeing you.
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