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Edward H. LaRocca

FUNERAL HOME

Torf Funeral Service, Inc.

151 Washington Avenue

Chelsea, Massachusetts

Edward LaRocca Obituary

Of Peabody, on November 23. Beloved husband of Lynda (Kassoy). Devoted father of Suzan McKenna and her husband David of Danvers, Scott LaRocca of Okinawa and his wife Michelle. Loving son of Thomas LaRocca of Revere and the late Marie (Osterman). Dear brother of Bruce LaRocca of Boxford and the late Lillian Kohn. Devoted grandfather of Jay, Luke, Elizabeth and Jordyn. Services at the Torf Funeral Chapel, 151 Washington Ave, Cary Sq, CHELSEA, on Friday November 26 at 1pm. Interment in Peabody. Memorial observance at his late residence Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon and evening November 28. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Hospice of the North Shore, Elm St, Danvers, MA 01923. For guest book and directions go to Legacy.com Torf Funeral Chapel 1-800-428-7161

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 25, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward LaRocca

14 Entries

Kathy, Bill, Diana, and Billy Carabine

December 10, 2004

Lynda, Suzan, Scott and Family,

I had signed this book a few weeks back but it never showed up. I want you to know how very sorry I am for your loss, and how I wish that I could say something...anything....to ease your pain. Eddie was a special man, who meant a LOT to my family. He was a great friend to my parents. I will never forget what a great comfort he was to me as I went through a very difficult time in my life. I will NEVER be able to look at a can of Campbell's Soup without thinking of him calling every day during my 2 weeks of inductions asking, "Is it soup yet?". He was funny, and sometimes irreverent, but always a friend. Heaven gained a special person, and we gained a special guardian angel. He will be missed and remembered fondly, always!

Much love and prayers for you all,

Kathy (Buonopane) Carabine & Family

Scott LaRocca

December 2, 2004

On behalf of my mother and sister, I want to thank everyone for their heartfelt comments. My father would be so proud to see how supportive everyone has been.

The following words may sound like something I read somewhere, but they are coming straight from my heart, and I have my father to thank for putting them there:

When you hear a joke, please think of my father and share it with others. Laughter leads to a longer, healthier life.

When you have a chance to choose between right and wrong, follow my father's lead and choose the path of integrity.

When you have an opportunity to help others, do it without letting them know you did it. The reward is priceless.

To get the greatest friends, you only have to do the one thing my father always did: be one first.

Take care of your family and you will achieve life's highest honor: to be loved and remembered long after you're gone. My father is proof positive.

May you always be as fortunate as we have been to have such a great presence in our lives.

With sincerest gratitude,

Scott

Elizabeth and Mark Moore

December 1, 2004

Dear Lynda, Scott and Family,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Even though we did not know Eddie very well, we do know he was loved and certainly know why after spending only a short time with him in New York. We will always have fond memories and remember him from that wonderful July.

With deepest sympathy,

Eleanor Ross

December 1, 2004

Suzan, Luke & Dave, While I only knew Eddie for a short while, He really left a mark. He was always so cheery and smiling and always had a story to tell. I know you all shall miss him very much. I pray that God will ease your pain and help you remember all the good things he did or said, My love to you all. Grandma Ellie

Judith Finocchio

November 29, 2004

Dear Suzan and Luke,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are will you both today.

With my deepist sympathy,

Judith Finocchio

Jenn Hogan-Caley

November 27, 2004

Dear Suzan & Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love to you all,

Sincerely,

Jenn

Bill and Sally Nicholson

November 27, 2004

Our prayers are with you. Our hope that God will make your pain will be replaced by your fondest memories of your Dad. Our love to you and Luke at this time. Bill and Sally

Kathy Shakley

November 26, 2004

I wish I truly could convey my feelings for what you all must be going thru at this time..but of course I can not. I can tell you that in my heart I feel sadness and relief about Edwards passing. I am so happy in being able to know him and his family..for you are all the best of people. I have to thank you for having me at my times in need...the Thanksgiving I spent with you all. My memories of the family you where with Ed..and now without, are the same..loving and caring...he will and always be apart of that. I love you all very much. Thanks for the wonderful friendship..Ed, Lynda, Suzan and Luke.. Always..Kathy and Derek

Lisa & Richard Worthy

November 26, 2004

Dear Suzan & Luke,

Your father (and grandfather) was a warm, loving and humorous man. He will be missed I am sure, but a part of him lives inside of you and the both of you will always feel him near. He is free from this life and therefore no longer in pain and for this, you must be grateful. You and your family will be in our prayers.

Much love,

Terri Beckham

November 26, 2004

Dear Lynda, Susan and Scott,

I am so very sorry at your loss.

Eddie was always fun to be around. He will be missed so very much. I wish I was there to give you a hug. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Marie & John McDougall

November 26, 2004

Dear Linda, Suzan, and Scott,

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Eddie was someone who will be remembered with warmth and humor. He meant alot to my parents and to our family. He will be missed but it is a comfort to know he is watching over all of us now.

Lori & Peter O'Hare

November 25, 2004

Eddie thanks for all the smiles jokes and laughter and for being like a part of my family. You will be missed but never forgotten. Woof Woof.

Love you guys!!!!

Pamela Shain

November 25, 2004

Linda,

It was a shock to hear about Eddie. My thoughts are with you and Susan, and the rest of the family. Eddie was truly one of a kind.

Please know that I think of you often...and Sarah remembers Eddie teaching her to take pictures when she was just a few years old.

Our love and thoughts are with you.

Pam Shain and Sarah

andrea sullivan

November 25, 2004

Dear Suzan,

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.

All our love and prayers,

Andrea and David Sullivan

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