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DENNIS ROCHFORD Obituary

ROCHFORD DENNIS J. 73, of Wilmington, DE passed away on July 31, 2021. President of the Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River & Bay. Son of the late William J. and Helen M (Skorb). He is survived by his brother Stephen M. and many cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation Monday August 9, 2021 9:30 A.M. Holy Cross Catholic Church, 651 E. Springfield Rd., Springfield, PA 19064 and to his Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. in the Church. Interment Holy Cross Cem. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory for Seamen's Center of Wilmington, P.O. Box 405, Wilmington, DE 19899 or email [email protected]. O'LEARY F.H. Springfield www.olearyfuneral.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Aug. 4, 2021.

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Debra

August 10, 2023

Dennis will be remembered by me as a gentleman and an extraordinary man of vision and dedication even back in the days we worked together at Rohm and Haas in Philadelphia. May his memory be a blessing to his family and friends.
Debra

G&R

August 9, 2021

Fond memories of Dennis. His greeting of Hey man... we will always remember. Condolences to family and friends. Hey man...

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The Holt Family

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Pat d'Entremont

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GBA of Philadelphia- Bob, Ray and Stan

August 5, 2021

It has been our pleasure to have known and worked with Dennis for over 30 years. He was a force for change and a friend over the years. We will miss him.

Robert Varipapa MD

August 5, 2021

Denny was instrumental in the formation of Delaware's first and only public radio station, WDDE - 91.1. He was humble, thoughtful and always helpful, especially when in a jam. He is already missed in his role as a founding board member of Delaware Public Media. May he rest in peace. Condolences to his family and many friends.

Rosemary & Bill Carroll

August 4, 2021

Our deepest sympathy to Dennis' family and friends. Dennis was a champion advocate for mariners worldwide. He brought people together from diverse backgrounds for valuable causes like Maritime Center of Excellence. He will be sorely missed. God bless you Dennis!

PGK

August 4, 2021

Fond memories of Dennis as a classmate at St. Charles
School , Drexel Hill .
Rest in peace .

Cluster of 50 Memorial Trees

John Veentjer

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Sam Waltz

August 4, 2021

My wife Sandi and I our "Prayers for the Peace that Passeth Understanding" on the passing of Dennis Rochford.

Dennie and I were friends for 25 years, perhaps longer, bonded together for our shared passion and interest in Community and Delaware Politics. He always was a delight to meet with, and he will be missed.

Our condolences to his family.

Jo H.

August 4, 2021

Please accept my deepest sympathy to the Rochford Family for the loss of your loved one, Dennis, and pray God gives you comfort, peace and strength.

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Holy Cross Catholic Church

651 E. Springfield Rd., Springfield, PA

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Holy Cross Catholic Church

651 E. Springfield Rd, Springfield, PA

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