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Christopher Roca Obituary

On Sunday April 14, 2019, Christopher Brandon Roca passed away peacefully at the home of his parents, Jose and Diane Roca. He grew up in Farmington, CT with his older brother, Joseph. He was a graduate of Farmington High School, Class of 1998 and attended Keene State College where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management. Chris found full-time employment with Cigna as an Account Install Sr. Associate. He shared his love for track and field, soccer, hockey, snowboarding, and fantastic tattoos. He also had a deep love for music and was always looking forward to the start of live concert season. Chris loved to travel and recently took a long-awaited trip to his father's home country of Cuba with his cousins. He was planning his next trip to Peru with his cousins which will be fulfilled in his honor.He is survived by his parents Jose and Diane Roca, his brother and sister-in-law Joseph and Stephanie Roca, and their two children Savannah and Hunter. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Christopher will be missed dearly and will forever be in our hearts.Friends may call at The Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main St., Rt. 4, Unionville on Saturday (Apr. 20) from 9:30-11:30am followed by a Prayer Service in the Funeral Home at 11:30am. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Farmington. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to NAMI, P.O. Box 49104, Baltimore, MD 21297. To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.ahernfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant from Apr. 17 to Apr. 19, 2019.

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Orquidia Acosta-Hathaway

April 20, 2019

We are so sorry for the loss of your child. Our hearts are with yours at this time. May he rest in peace. We lost one two years ago. There are no words. We pray that you will find sanctuary in God's arms as we have.

April 20, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Christopher will be missed. We offer our prayers for the Roca family.
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April 18, 2019

Dear Roca Family - when you love as much as you have loved Chris, the more you hurt and miss them when they are gone.
Sending you prayers of peace, love, acceptance and gratitude for having many wonderful memories of his childhood years at home with you.
Abrazos (big hugs) and our sincere and deep sympathies. Love you! Ma. Hortensia & Winn

Martha & Bob Alvarez-Anderson

April 17, 2019

I pray for you and your family. May God give you strength each and every day. Our deepest sympathies. Chris will be missed

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Rhonda Gaddy

April 17, 2019

Sending a heart felt condolences to the Roca family and friends. Sending prayers of strength and comfort.

Robin Hadley

April 17, 2019

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May your memories bring you comfort.

Michelle Jeter

April 17, 2019

Sending prayers, condolences and hugs to Chris' family. I am shocked to hear of his passing. I worked with Chris and he was a smart, kind and funny young man. Chris had the most vibrant, amazing tattoos and excellent taste in shoes! Rock the heavens my friend, rest in peace.

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