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Joseph Alan "Joe" Roach Sr.
Joseph Alan "Joe" Roach Sr.
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Joe was born on Aug. 15, 1935, in East Bridgewater. He was the grandson of the late Michael F. Roach, founder of the M.F. Roach Co. in East Bridgewater, and the beloved son of the late Edward F. and Muriel C. (Jones) Roach.
A graduate of Boston College Law School, he established a successful private law practice in Rockland for more than 30 years. There, he earned many friends and was highly regarded by everyone who knew him as a kind and generous man.
Mr. Roach is survived by his close friend, Wendy Ross of Orleans; a son, Joseph A. Jr. and his wife Barbara and their children Aidan and Cameron, all of Norwell; and a daughter, Mary Ellen Shaw of Duxbury. He was the brother of Edward Roach of Nashua, N.H., Paul Roach of Hanover, Judge Gregory Roach of Acton, Patricia Richards of Detroit, and the late Alice Moroney of Acton and the late Michael Roach of Plainville. He was also survived by several nieces, nephews and many cousins.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, Dec. 20, at 10 a.m., in St. John the Evangelist Church, 210 Central St., East Bridgewater. A visiting hour will be held on Thursday, prior to the Mass, from 8:30 to 10 a.m., in St. John the Evangelist Church. Interment is in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Rockland.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Roach's memory may be made to Father Flanagan's Boys Town, 300 Flanagan Blvd., PO Box 7000, Boys Town, NE 68010.
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Lee Skatoff Stone
December 26, 2007
My sister MaryJane Skatoff MacKay in Canada, my brother Len Skatoff in Virginia and I were saddened to hear of Joe's death. He was for over 40 years the devoted colleague and friend of our late mother, Mary Skatoff. As her children, we came to view him almost as a brother, and his joy in sharing was unbounded.
Our warmest regards to all his family.
Andy Burbine
December 19, 2007
My sincere sympathy to you all. I was fortunate to have worked in Joe's office for two years after my graduation from law school. He taught me a lot about the practice of law, but more importantly, he taught me how to treat people with kindness and respect.
He was a good and true friend and he will be missed.
Mary Dadomo
December 19, 2007
I had the pleasure of working with Joe in his office at Webster St. and also worked with him at Rockland Federal Credit Union. He was always very kind and thoughtful to me as he was to his clients. I will always remember him as a hard working, respectful and a caring man.
Cecilia Esposito
December 18, 2007
Was saddened to hear of Joe's passing. He was a great help after the death of my husband with all aspects of settling the estate. He was also a pleasure to work with in my professional career in the Rockland Fed. Credit Union Mtg Serv Dept many years ago. He'll be greatly missed. My condolensces to his family.
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Maureen Weatherbee
December 18, 2007
"Joe" was one of the nicest people I have ever met. I worked at the Rockland Federal Credit Union for many years and he was one of our attorneys. In my view, he was the very best. He cared about people and helped many folks pro bono. Since we both retired I have not been in touch, but was greatly saddened today to see that he has passed on. God Bless him.
Janice Miller
December 18, 2007
Our hearts are saddened by the loss of our dear friend Joe. We were so looking forward to seeing him in FL again this winter. We'll treasure our memories forever. In sympathy and friendship....Janice and Jim Miller, Delray Beach, FL
Ruth Brady
December 18, 2007
I loved Joe. After I no longer worked for him, we remained dear friends. My son Andy worked in Joe's law office upon graduating from law school. I am stunned and saddened by the death of such a special person in our lives.
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