Patricia Rocha Obituary
Patricia A. Rocha, 85, of Acushnet, passed away at West View Home surrounded by her loved ones. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Florentino Sa and the late Lillian (Martin) Sa and loving wife of the late Ronald A. Rocha.
Patricia was a passionate reader and loved spending her time getting lost in a book or a knitting pattern. She cherished fondly the time spent with her grandchildren and family. As a graduate of Kinyon-Campbell Business School, Patricia spent many years working as an administrative secretary at Polaroid before her retirement.
Survivors include her son, Kenneth Rocha and his wife Dawn; grandchildren, Benjamin, Samuel, Peter and her niece Toni Fredette and her husband Doug.
In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated with a Funeral Mass at St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish and burial in Massachusetts National Cemetery to be scheduled for a later date.
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