JOSEPH F. "JOE" ROACHE

ROACHE, Joseph F. "Joe" Longtime resident of Roslindale, originally of Roxbury, passed away on December 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Theresa M. (O'Keefe) Roache. Devoted father of Nancy Feeley and her late husband, Paul of Melrose, Patricia Roache of Wakefield, Carol Laurino and her husband, Paul of Dedham and the late Joseph Roache. Loving Papa of Alison, Jenifer, Charlene, Mathew, Alec and Connor. Dear brother of Ellen McMurtery, John Roache and the late Elizabeth Roache and Patricia Wixon. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Papa had many hobbies, including biking, caring for his garden, documenting his life through photography, bowling and feeding neighborhood squirrels and birds. He was honest with his words and curious to know more about everyone he encountered. He always had his beloved cat, Alycat, by his side. Visiting Hours will be held at the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Tuesday, January 6, from 3-7pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home, on Wednesday, January 7, at 12 noon. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joe's memory to Care Dimensions, mailed to 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923 or Animal Rescue League of Boston, 10 Chandler St., Boston, MA 02116. For online guestbook, pemurrayfuneral.com P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins George F. Doherty & Sons West Roxbury 617 325 2000