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Michael Roche Obituary

Michael J. Roche A native of Co. Laois, Ireland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 1 in Athy at the age of 76. Michael lived and worked in San Francisco for many years as the owner and operator of the Abbey Tavern on Geary Blvd and Monroe's Restaurant on Lombard Street. He also owned the Mint Julep in Oakland and the Rustic Inn in Glen Ellen, Sonoma County. Michael was a long time supporter of Irish community events in San Francisco and was a member of the Olympic Club, where he was an avid golfer. He spent the past several years in retirement at home in Ballylinan, Ireland. A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, January 15 from 2-5 p.m. at the Shannon Arms on Taraval Street. Anyone wishing further information may contact [email protected].

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2011.

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Bill Murphy

December 20, 2011

Just heard of Mike's passing. I guess you could simply say he was very good to people. His sense of humor and wit was compared to none. I have many fond memories of Mike. God Bless Him!

Bill Murphy

Jenny Newman

December 6, 2011

Rest in peace Uncle Michael - look after John-Joe up there xxx

Gemma Jones

December 6, 2011

Bye Uncle Michael, RIP xx

Fergus Price

December 5, 2011

I just learned of Mike's passing to-day,Monday.I had heard he was ailing of late and passed the word on.It's still a great shock.Mike and I were roommates from about 40 years ago,before he bought into the Abbey.Mike thought enough of me to take the train from Ballylinan to Dublin to meet me when I was visiting my family.May he rest in peace.

Kathleen O'Malley(Clancy)

December 5, 2011

To the family of Mike Rche... I am so sorry to hear about Mike's passing. I was the waitress at the Abbey Tavern for a ciuple of years. Mike was great to work with. He had a great sense of humour and he was very generous. We had many a laugh after the bar closed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Justine Anderson

December 5, 2011

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