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Joseph Roach Obituary
A three sport athlete at Chester High School, Joe also played soccer at Ithaca College. His love of sports led him to a long career as a physical education teacher and a well-respected and successful coach at Jamesville-DeWitt Schools. Joe grew up in a small town and spent most of his adult life in the small village of Minoa. He was passionate about family, soccer, music, gardening, and tropical fish.
Joe was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Irene (Myruski) Roach. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Barb (Greiner); sons, Stephen (Melissa) and Brendan (Stephanie); grandchildren, Ryder, Amelia, Magnolia and Lukas; brother, David; beloved in-laws; best friends, Michael Anderson and Steve Teske; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A special thanks to Kristin Barret Anderson for gently guiding us through these last difficult days. He will be deeply missed, forever loved, and always remembered.
Calling hours will be 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at R.H. Schepp & Son Minoa Chapel, 6530 Schepps Corners Rd., Minoa.
Contributions may be made to theaftd.org or the Heaven's Pantry, 246 East Avenue, Minoa, New York 13116.
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Dan Lusignan
October 26, 2025
Coach Roach was hands down the best coach I ever played for and I am truly sorry to hear about his passing. Although I did not know him long , he gave me the opportunity to play for him as a sophomore in high school that ended with a disappointing loss in the dome but taught me more about playing soccer and managing life then I realized at the time. He was a part of some of my greatest memories from my youth. I think as a teacher or coach, the greatest accomplishment one can make is making a difference in a persons life and Joe Roach made a big impact on me and who I am today.
God bless his family and friends as they deal with his loss and I hope they find peace knowing that he was a very good person!
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