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Kevin Roach Obituary
Born in Salem, son of Patricia E. (Sheehan) Roach of Lynn and the late John E. Roach, he was a graduate of Lynn English High School. He was a lifelong resident of Lynn. He was a disabled U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War.
He was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church and a former assistant varsity soccer coach at St. Mary’s High School. He was a past commander of the Capt. Wm. G. Shoemaker, Post 345 American Legion, a past commander of the Saugus Chapter DAV, and also was the local chairman of the committee that erected the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Lynn City Hall Square.
In addition to his wife and mother, he leaves 1 son Christopher J. Roach of Lynn, 2 brothers Lynn Police Captain J. Michael Roach of Lynn & Robert K. Roach of Lynn, 2 sisters Patricia A. Gill of Lynn, & Joanne E. Clarke of Falls Church, VA, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home 157 Maple St., Lynn Wednesday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church at 10 AM. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery at a later date
Roach, of Lynn March 16, Mr. Kevin W. of Lake Ave. Age 52, Husband of Linda B. (Bissett) Roach, Son of Patricia E. (Sheehan) Roach & the late John E. Roach, Father of Christopher J. Roach, Brother of Lynn Police Capt. J. Michael Roach, Robert K. Roach, Patricia A. Gill, & Joanne E. Clarke.
Funeral from the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home 157 Maple St., Lynn Wednesday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church at 10 AM. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Friends may call Tuesday 4-7 PM. Donations may sent to the Carmelite Sisters Monastery 25 Watson Ave. Barrington, RI 02806, Directions & guestbook, www.cuffemcginn.com
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Linda Roach
October 18, 2003
Kevin,
This is your birthday. You would be 53 today. Dig and I put a memorial in the paper today, and he ate bean dip. That was your favorite thing to eat on your birthday.We both miss you, more than you can know. We go on, but a part of us is missing. You must be that part. You watch over all of us, please.
Love,
Linda
Susan Belair
October 18, 2003
Thinking about you on your Birthday, Kevin.
Miss and love you,
Sue & Donn
Linda Roach
September 20, 2003
Dear Kevin,
Well, it's been 6 months since your funeral.It is still so hard to believe for all of us. Even though there were some hard times, there were so many wonderful times too. You made me laugh time after time. I still laugh when I remember you taking the live rooster into Tai Hong's to celebrate the Year of the Rooster. Who else would think to do that? I miss that. Hardly a day goes by without someone sharing a funny memory with me. I take comfort in that, for sure.
I brought your mother to the cemetery on Tuesday so she could see your stone. You are in a lovely spot, surrounded by flags and your fellow servicemen. It is very peaceful there. That is my wish for you, I hope you are finally at peace.
Keep watching over Digger. I know you do already.
Love,
Linda
Michele Kimmel-Robinson
June 23, 2003
Linda, I was so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. Please except our sympathies to you and to Christopher. Always keep fond memories cherrished in your heart. Please take care. love, Michele
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Susan Benedetto O'Neill
April 1, 2003
Dear Linda, We are so sorry to hear
of Kevin's passing. Our sympathy
to you, Christopher and all your
family. Warm regards and fond
memories...Susan, Bill and Kate
O'Neill (Benedetto)
Beverly Smiledge
March 19, 2003
Kevin, You have touched my heart and many others with your wisdom. You were the one that made everyone laugh when the room was quiet. You were always there for us. I'll always remember the time all of the girls took Pat out to a restaurant for her birthday, and suddenly out of nowhere, there you were..with "Flowers" for Pat.
We were unsure how you tracked us down, but you found us and we were glad you did.
May God Bless You and keep you in his care.
I'll always remember you Kevin, Love you forever
Pat / Joanne Roach
March 18, 2003
Kevin , thank you for the special times we shared and the love that you gave us and our children. You could make anyone smile, whether it was Joseph being the St Mary's ball boy , Suzanne who loved to buy you peanuts at Christmas or Dannie with "your text messages". Brianna and Brent loved to draw special pictures for you ' the littles artists'
We will miss you very much,
we love you xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Frank,Pat,Dannie,Suzanne,Joseph,
Joanne,Dan,Brent,Brianna
donna cook
March 18, 2003
Kevin was one of the kindest, generous, friendliest ,funniest, and honest people I knew .He always made you feel welcomed and part of the group. We never had a bad time when we were with him ,Pat, and Joanne. He had a heart of gold, and was one of most thoughtful and generous people in the world .He did not have a selfish bone in his body . I will always remember Kevin with a smile on my face and a chuckle in my heart ,knowing I knew one of the nicest people in the world..I will truely miss him ..
God bless him and all of us for knowing him .
The Staff of Cuffe McGinn Funeral Home
March 16, 2003
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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