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Linda M. Roche
1956 - 2011
Linda M. Roche
1956 - 2011
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BORN
1956
DIED
2011
Linda Roche Obituary
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January 20, 2012
Miss you . Glad there are no tears in heaven !
January 12, 2012
r.i.p. old friend...god bless
sarah haughney
September 16, 2011
Happy 55th Birthday, in heaven. Aug. 31st 2011.
Kevin McElroy
March 27, 2011
Remembering you especially today, Linda. I had a great time at the colon cancer walk, but it wasn't the same without you. I couldn't look at the cobblestone pavement without grinning and thinking of you. I hope you're at peace now in heaven, and we all miss you.
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colleen & patti mullen
March 20, 2011
hey Johnny. We are so sorry to here that your wife has passed.Our thoughts & prayers are with you always.We love ya & miss ya
February 14, 2011
Remembering your great love story on Valentine's Day and always.
Meghan Haughney
February 1, 2011
Over these past few weeks I have been remembering the many laughs that I had with Aunt Linda. I love her for many reasons, and am so grateful that I was able to tell her in the last week of her life.
I loved the "banter" she and I had about her Italian skin...and how she could get tan under a light bulb.
I loved that she could lounge in the sun endlessly, but never wanted to get her hair wet in the pool.
I love our times at Hunter Mountain and Erin's Melody. Many a summer Dennis and I spent hearing the stories of Linda and John, Nanny and Poppa Hocks laughing our butts off over the warmth of a campfire. Relaxing in the glorious motel rooms, going to the creek, and the feise.
I love our bachelorette weekend in Atlantic City, going to a club with a strobe light, scantily dressed young women, with no room to walk. I think her statement was "I am way too old for this...to which I replied "I am half your age and I am too old for this!"
I love that Aunt Linda is the only person I know that actually got kicked out of weight watchers for being too thin!
Thank you Aunt Linda for these memories and for others that I continue to laugh about today and every day. Even though I did not see you every day I always carried you in my heart, and I will continue to do so.
Tricia Fudim
January 30, 2011
I am so sorry to hear that Linda was called to God. The Irish Step dancing years with Caitlyn and my daughter were filled with laughter. I will always cherish that friendship. Linda was a wonderful lady!
Scott Farina
January 24, 2011
My thoughts are with you and your family Mike. Just know that she will never be far away, especially when you need her most.
Dennis Haughney
January 23, 2011
People like to throw the word special around.. Like wow that person is really special in what he or she does but it usually surrounds around what that person does for him or herself..Aunt Linda I believe you to be totally special because of what you did for others. You always have a way to make people feel comforted..Your sense of humor was like no other with that laugh, smile and the "yeah right" phrase..You have raised a tremendously loving and special family.. I know you are incredibly proud of your family for who they are and who they will be..My hopes are that all of us can in some way feel as special as you always will be..And by special, being able to spread your love to others as often as you did.
Mary Schmidt
January 21, 2011
Thankful to have shared some of life's good things with Linda-children and work, all made better by her smile and good humor.
Jason Fenley
January 20, 2011
I am so thankful that Linda allowed me to become a member of her family. She first shared with me a great friend in her son and then the love of my life in her daughter. Through these relationships I have gained two sisters and a friend in John. All would agree that her love created these amazing people that are now my family. It was an honor to have known and have been loved by you.
Michael Roche
January 20, 2011
Linda Roche’s life was a triumph of spirit. She was a goddess returned. Whose life’s theme ripples back through the ages and will continue for years to come. Linda was comfort, she was strength, and she was fun. Her story is a Long Island one. Second generation Italian American raised in Queens and moved to the island when she was in high school. Her best friend was her sister and that remained a constant. She was raised by an amazing woman, Irene DePasquale. Irene taught her children the true value of love and to accept people for who they were, to listen to them, and to understanding their situation in this life. You could always talk to my mother and tell almost anything and if she did not like what you said she would tell you. You could trust her. My mom was consistent. Through challenges and adversities she built a foundation for her family in the hopes that one day they build a castle atop it.
She made me believe in magic. Linda met my father John and was married with child the following year. Three children by the time she was 25. They shared a love that was epic. One that was deep and everlasting. Though life may dull the shine, their love came radiating through in the end. My mother gave birth to her fourth child Caitlin while her own mother was in her last few days of her life and in the next wing of the hospital. The torch was passed and my mother took it without question and became everything to everybody. She was there for you. My mother loved family and friends. She loved to laugh with them and feed them. She loved children and they loved her. It always filled my heart to see the joy that children brought her. A mother and friend to all.
Linda’s life was common but not ordinary, simple yet vibrant. She packed an abundance of life and energy into every moment. You could not help but to have shared a smile or laugh with my her. She had a great sense of humor and she could make you laugh until you were crying. Linda gave and asked for nothing. You could not ask what she wanted for a gift she would just tell you to get something for the house. Thirty years my mother made that a home. She loved Babylon and she loved working at the West Babylon Library. It wasn’t work it was social time with friends. My mother loved gossip and always loved to catch up on the phone. She was always there to put your worries at ease. I would feel like I was being hugged by just being in her presence.
Linda’s final task on this earth was hers alone to take. Those of us who stood witness to it have been cleansed. Purified through her pain and suffering. Her love of life, her will unbroken even though her body was. In the days since her passing I have great consolation by the many friends and family who have shared in the experience of being in Linda’s life. I see her reflecting back to me in all the interactions she had with all of those people. I see her in my sisters and in my father and feel loved again. She taught me to treasure life. That it is not something to be squandered. Love people and you will be loved. Linda will live on with her memory and her message; to love life, to live life, and to laugh.
January 20, 2011
sarah,kyle,ava johnson
January 20, 2011
We love and miss you. You always made us smile?
Sally Haughney
January 19, 2011
Linda Loved her life! She never complained about life, she was always hopeful. her prayer was one of hope, not a formal prayer but a daily petition.
She took the time to foster relationships. She made everyone feel important, from a babe, a student, young adult, her contemporaries and the elderly.
She loved her family & friends and enjoyed every moment with them. she was a true friend who took the good with the bad. Her life was a true blessing to all who knew her. She loved the beach and her dog madison.
She was a "girlie-girl" with her fashions and home decor, but also a trooper who was not afraid of hard work. She mowed the lawn, shoveled snow and tended her garden. She kept a tidy home and worked in the library.
She loved hearing "Macoda", she always said, "This is good for John" to be with his family and friends.
John and Londa were two Pearls in an oyster shell, they complimented each other perfectly. With their Four little pearls they made a beautiful loving family. That is why, i'm so glad one of her final wishes came true, to renew their marriage vows.(thanks Fr. Mike Boyle)
It is very important to support and care for her family now. this is what Linda would want! We can keep lindas memory alive by emulating her life and caring for one another, putting our differences aside!
God bless you linda, watch over us, each and every day.Help us to reach a higher glory. Amen
Laura Ann
January 19, 2011
I pray for you guys every day, and I'll never stop. One thing I can say is her smile is unforgettable, and I can see it in all of my cousins. Aunt Linda was extremely selfless, and special. But you all already knew that! I'll never forget the good times, and I'm here for you guys always. Love you.
January 19, 2011
January 19, 2011
To John and the children of my good friend Linda. I feel your pain and I am so very sorry for you all. I loved Linda and will always remember her and the fun we had at WBPL. She's at peace and at last free of pain. My deepest sympathy to you all. Love.
Marilyn Doersam
January 19, 2011
We are so sad to hear that Linda passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow. In deepest sympathy, Terri & Ron Loffredo and Jim Legault
alicia mola
January 19, 2011
Our most sincere condolences go out to the Roche family.Our hearts are with you. Linda will be missed by all.
Kevin Mulcan
January 19, 2011
We would like to extend to John and his family our sincere condolences. Our prayers are with you and your entire family.
Kevin Mulcan and family
Matty DePasquale
January 18, 2011
My Beautiful Aunt and Godmother, it feels like just yesterday you were watching me and Caitlin as kids. Ill miss you always and forever and smile while thinking of you using baby talk to me even as a teenager. I love you with all my heart. May Angels lead you in
January 18, 2011
I'm so sorry. Linda was a beautiful women with a beautiful spirit. The world is a much sadder place without her love and her dignity.
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Meaghan & Chris
January 18, 2011
For Aunt Linda
~Your remarkable strength, love, and devotion to and for your family will always live!
fran greeley
January 18, 2011
I lost a dear friend. Every time you see Linda she always had a smile.My prayers and thoughts are with your family. Your mom will be missed. Now she will look down on us and keep her family safe, the sun will always shine and i'll know it's my dear friend . Good night Linda RIP.
Love,
Fran,Glenn. Lindz & Sloane
SALLY JOHNSON
January 18, 2011
When I think of you...I see your beautiful smile and hear your laughter,Your memory will live on forever! we shared some fun times together and I will always cherish them. love you Aunt Linda
Linda will always live in our hearts. We are blessed to have had you in our lives.
Tom, Katie & Martina Le Page
January 18, 2011
Tom, Katie & Martina Le Page
January 18, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over,
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Carmine Luongo
January 18, 2011
Ill miss you Aunt Linny...forever
Carolyn Killeen
January 17, 2011
“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.”
Our lives will not be the same without Linda in them but those of us who have known her are forever blessed.
Maureen (Mescal) and Jeff Fox
January 17, 2011
Our deepest sympathy for your immeasurable loss. Much love.
Eddie & Debbie Grimmett
January 17, 2011
The world has lost a ray of sunshine. Linda had a way of shining on us all with her laughter, smile & always an ear to hear. I wish her family sympathies & hope they hold comfort in knowing that she was blessed to have you all, as you were to have her. Our prayers are with you all.
Katie Wagner
January 17, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Margaret&Bill Rodemeyer
January 17, 2011
I know you are gone but your spirit and strength will alway's be with each one of us you were a great inspiration to all of us you were beautiful inside and out good night Linda.
Deidre Wyman
January 17, 2011
I love you Aunt Linda. Part of me doesn't want to write anything because it makes it all too real. Don't tell anyone but you've always been one of my most favorite Aunts ;) It was always so fun playing at your house, I remember once when Nikki, Kelli and I played school and I was the teacher. I also admired your beauty, your tan and your sense of style. This goes without saying, but you made the best chicken cutlets, I'd think of that when I was down the block eating shake and bake. The best part of going to the Library was seeing you and your beautiful smile. You would always take time to talk and laugh with me and the girls. You are the epitome of strength, love, and light. I'm so glad I got to see you recently and hold your hand, I will cherish that memory always. Thank you for being a part of my life, anyone who knew you is a better person for it. I will miss you forever.
It was an honer to know Linda. She will be missed.
January 17, 2011
Mary & Billy Johnson
January 17, 2011
We are so very sorry to hear of Linda's passing. Thinking & praying for you all to find peace in the memories you have of your time spent with her & in knowing that she is always with you still in spirit. Sending you all love & strength as you move forward through the next couple of days.
Lisa Waldman
January 17, 2011
Gone from our sight, but never from our memories or hearts. I feel blessed to have had the pleasure of knowing Linda. Her absence will be felt by all who knew her.
My heart goes out to her family & friends during their time of grieving, hoping that they can find peace and comfort in knowing how much she was loved by all.
Marty&Brigid Roche
January 17, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
marty&brigid roche
January 17, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Patti & Ken Arthurs
January 17, 2011
There are no words to express how deeply sorry and sad I was to hear of your loss, the world was a much brighter place with Linda...and we who had the privilege to have known her are that much better, she was a woman of incredible strength and beauty and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
Chris & Carmela Fraser
January 17, 2011
Words, however kind,
can't mend your heartache,
but those who care and
share your loss wish you
comfort and peace of mind.
May you find strength
in the love of family
and in the warm embrace
of friends.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
William Hendrickson
January 17, 2011
Love you Aunt Linda, you were a very special person to everyone around you.
Linda Mescal-Wilder
January 17, 2011
I wish there were words of sympathy that could ease your sorrow, there are not. I wish there were deeds that could lift your pain, there is not. I wish Linda could have stayed with us longer but God took her home to him. I know we will see her again in heaven someday. We rejoice her life today.
January 17, 2011
God saw you getting tired
and a cure was not to be
so he put his arms around you
and whispered,
“Come to Me”
With tearful eyes we watched you
and saw you pass away
and although we love you dearly
we could not make you stay.
A Golden heart stopped beating
hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
he only takes the best.
Caitlin McCarthy
January 17, 2011
John 14:1-4
Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God[; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy. In the time of loss, the right words are hard to come by, but I will always remember Linda's spirit. May you find comfort in your sweet memories and knowing she has left behind her essence in all who have had the pleasure to have known her.
Jill & Chuck Dudley
January 17, 2011
All of our prayers and love are going to you & your family in this hard time. She was a wonderful person, and we feel so lucky to have known such a strong woman.
Linda Mescal-Wilder
January 17, 2011
Words cannot express the sympathy I have for Linda's family and friends and the sorrow I have at her passing. I wish she could have stayed in our world for years to come but the Lord has taken her home. We will see her again someday. Today, we will honor her memory.
Christina & Pat McKeever
January 17, 2011
There are no words for comfort at this time, but we can all smile in knowing that we were blessed to know such a beautiful loving woman with an incredible strength...
Michele Lennon
January 17, 2011
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields and,
Until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
John and Mary McEnroe
January 17, 2011
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Christina & Pat McKeever
January 17, 2011
There are no right words during this time, but we can all smile because we've been graced with knowing such a beautiful woman full of love and incredible strength...
January 17, 2011
Sally & Dennis Haughney
January 17, 2011
A Reminiscence
YES, thou art gone! and never more
Thy sunny smile shall gladden me;
But I may pass the old church door,
And pace the floor that covers thee.
May stand upon the cold, damp stone,
And think that, frozen, lies below
The lightest heart that I have known,
The kindest I shall ever know.
Yet, though I cannot see thee more,
'Tis still a comfort to have seen;
And though thy transient life is o'er,
'Tis sweet to think that thou hast been;
To think a soul so near divine,
Within a form so angel fair,
United to a heart like thine,
Has gladdened once our humble sphere.
By Anne Bronte
The Poetry Foundation
Sept.ember 2009
Carissa Roche
January 17, 2011
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