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Christopher Troche Obituary
Perth Amboy - 1STLT Christopher Michael Troche, USMC, 25 of Perth Amboy, joined his Heavenly Father on Friday, February 16, 2018 in Pensacola, Florida.
Chris was born in Jersey City, but was a lifelong resident of Perth Amboy. He graduated from Assumption Catholic School in 2007 and then went onto St. Joseph High School, Class of 2011 and is an alumnus of the United States Naval Academy, Class of 2015, Annapolis, Maryland. He was serving in the United States Marine Corps as a Naval Flight Student in Pensacola, Florida. He was a parishioner of Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish at Our Lady of Hungary Church, Perth Amboy.
Chris was a member of the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps, John T. Dempster Jr. Division Lawrenceville, NJ. He was a plank owner of the Battleship New Jersey BB ~ 62 Division. Chris was highly recruited by the Naval Academy's track team and was a three year All County and All State Track Champion while attending St. Joseph High School. He was also a member of the US Navy League, he was the first recipient to receive two prestigious Teddy Roosevelt Youth Medals from the Navy League. Chris also received League Cadet of the Year in 2004 and Sea Cadet of the Year in 2010. He was also honored by the Comite Patriotico Cultural Puertorriqueno of Perth Amboy in 2013.
He is preceded in death by his devoted mother Debra Sue ( nee Wilburn ) Troche, who passed away in 2014.
He is survived by his beloved father Edgar S.; cherished brother of Kelly, Derrell and his wife Joan Troche; adored grandson of Judith Troche; loving uncle of Sarah, Joseph and Rachel Troche; girlfriend Lilybeth Vargas; dear nephew of many aunts, uncles and cousins.
We begin to leave on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 10 am from the Gustav J. Novak Funeral Home, 419 Barclay Street, Perth Amboy for a funeral mass at 10:30 am at Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish at Our Lady of Hungary Church. Interment to follow with full Military Honors at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Wrightstown, NJ. Visiting is on Thursday, March 1 from 2 ~ 4 & 7 ~ 9 pm.
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Magda Padilla
March 5, 2018
Dear Edgar. I can't tell you how sad I am to here about your son Christopher. My prayers and condolences to you and your family. May God fill your heart with peace and consolation. With Love Magda
kurt krause
March 4, 2018
Thank you Christopher for your service. Condolences to your family.
Dr. Kurt Krause
Cranford, NJ
SJHS class of 1994
March 3, 2018
Remembering your great love story today and always.
Ana Pastrana
March 1, 2018
Edgar,
Sending your family all my love and condolences.
Love ,
Ana Pastrana
In Cidra Puerto Rico, you brought our home your amazing smile.
March 1, 2018
I will always remember your sweet and beautiful smile. Rest In Peace my dear friend. Come and visit my garden as an angel and Rest In Peace, Christopher.
Ana Cruz
Cidra
Rebekah Ashton
February 28, 2018
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers during this difficult time.
All our love,
The Ashton Family
Robin Rank - Weeks
February 27, 2018
Dear Edgar, I along with Roger are so very sorry to learn of your son's passing.
I'm sending you my sympathy with hugs. Condolences are sent to the rest of your family.
With my love, Robin Rank Weeks
Colonel Jim DeCicco USMC Ret.
February 27, 2018
My Deepest sympathy is expressed to the Troche family on the recent passing of Michael. He will now join other MARINES guarding the streets of Heaven. RIP MARINE.
February 26, 2018
Rest in Peace Devil Dog.
Norma Maldonado and familia
February 26, 2018
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND MAY HE RIP..HE NOW IS WITH HIS LOVELY MAMI..PRAYERS TO ALL..
Larry Mullane
February 25, 2018
Rest in Peace Marine.
Semper Fidelis.
February 25, 2018
To the Family and Friends of Christopher Troche, God understands your pain and will help you through this difficult time of sorrow. I hope you find comfort with possibility of being reunited with Christopher in the near future, under peaceful, righteous conditions. John 3:16
Marianne Harrell
February 25, 2018
Rest in peace soldier and my condolences to Chris's family.
USNA Commissioning 2016
Pamela Kelly
February 25, 2018
"Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal." Peace be unto you Troche family. Respectfully, The Kelly Family, Mount Laurel, NJ / 1stLt William Kelly, USMC (USNA 2016)
anthony parenti
February 24, 2018
you will be missed my friend
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