Gary Rochelo Obituary

Gary P. Rochelo

FORT WAYNE, IN Gary P. Rochelo, 58, of Fort Wayne, passed away on July 23, 2012. Gary was the son of Edward and Julia Rochelo and was born in Pittsfield, Mass. During his time growing up he was known as a warm and happy, spirited guy who was very quick with a joke. Youngest of five children, he was the apple of all. He graduated from Pittsfield High School and later Berkshire Community College with an associate degree in Engineering. He went on to get a BA from Purdue University in mechanical engineering. He worked for International Harvester, then Eastman Kodak Company for over 20 years. Gary's humor and love for his children carried him through to the end of his journey on earth.

He was married to Pamela J (Oberlin) Rochelo in Fort Wayne, IN Oct. 24, 1981, and they had celebrated their 30th Wedding Anniversary. Survived by two children, Lucas Rochelo of Fort Wayne and Shelby Rochelo of Noblesville, IN; two step-children, Cathy (Patrick) Wolfe of Noblesville, and Matthew (Gretchen) Winebrenner of Fort Wayne; six grandchildren, Anthony, Alexandra, Austin, Addison Winebrenner, and Christopher and Johnathan Wolfe; brothers, Edward (Beverly), William (Connie), and Donald (Donna) Rochelo from the Pittsfield, Mass., area; nieces and nephews, William Jr., Michael, Mark Rochelo, and Duane Foisey, Dawn Stedman, Chrystal Desnoyers, and Gary Stickels.

Gary was predeceased by his wife, Pamela Rochelo, of Fort Wayne, on Jan. 29, 2012; sister, Margaret Stickles, his mother, Julia Rochelo, and father, Edward Rochelo, from the Pittsfield Area, and nephew, Jason Rochelo, from Biddeford, Maine.

MEMORIAL NOTICE: Memorial Mass will be held to celebrate his life on Aug. 11, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church, 2130 Pemberton Dr., Fort Wayne, IN.

A very special thank you for the loving, gentle, and quality care provided by Heartland Hospice of Fort Wayne.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Jul. 31, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Gary Rochelo

8 Entries

Shelby Rochelo

August 7, 2012

My dad was an amazing man, he took care of everyone even when he was sick and he tryed his hardest to make sure his family was happy, I'm so glad he was my dad and I got to spend 16 years with him. All he did was keep smiles on everyone's faces . He was everything in a father, I'm sad to watch him go but I'm glad his outta pain and in a better place with his wife. I love you daddy, , forever and always and I know your always looking down on me <3

Deana

August 3, 2012

Ed, Bev, Dawn, Crystal, Duane.
Sorry for your loss.

Jim & Terry Boland

July 31, 2012

Dear Don and Donna,

We are so very sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Linda Colvin/Connors

July 31, 2012

To all of Gary's family, So very sorry to read of Gary and Pam's passing. Gary was one of my dearest childhood friends. I can remember so many fun times we had and was the only one of our friends who was allowed to curse and swear around my mother and father. He was extreamly funny and would do anything for you. May God bless him and know he is in my prayers.

EJ Smith

July 31, 2012

Don,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved brother Gary. May God give you strength during this time of sorrow.

Cathy Wolfe

July 25, 2012

I am blessed to have known Gary and for him to allow me to oversee his care after our mother, Pam, passed in January. As a teen he could make me laugh when very few could. He taught me we could have humor during, not only the greatest of times, but also during the most difficult. He shared his love for us, especially during this last year. I do not regret on trip we made to see him. Nothing was left unsaid. I promised him I would care for him and his daughter, my sister Shelby. He blessed us all with the most unbelievable encounters he had near the end of his journey here on earth. He gave purpose and meaning not just to his life but all of ours. Our words and his experiences allowed him so much peace he wanted to enter his Eternal Life. Those gifted to witness the last few months of his life will forever be changed, will forever have peace, will forever believe without a doubt there is a better place.

God was awaiting his arrival.
Gary you will be missed!
With much love...until we meet again!

Tom Kaehr

July 25, 2012

Pam, I am so very sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I always enjoyed his presence. He was kind hearted, interesting and funny. I will always remember. We'll keep you, Gary and your family in our prayers.

Don Rochelo

July 25, 2012

Brother Gary was a close to a standup comedian as one can get. One always knew he was IN THE ROOM. Heroically, he maintained his sense of humor to the very,very end of his time on earth. Toward the end he was scared of dyeing. He then received an enormous gift/grace from Jesus that gave him the courage and the happiness he needed to move on. He couldn't wait to pass over after having gotten that grace from God. Observing his total experience and his experience with Jesus was a gift to all of us who knew as it strengthened our faith and it gave us happiness in knowing Gary is pain free now and having a ball in heaven. Praise God for knowing Gary is doing so well now.

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