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for Robert Roche
Sponsored by Mary T. Roche.
wally sutherland
January 6, 2009
i just found out about bobs death yesterday. im schocked and deeply saddened.he was my "big brother" in college.. We had many good times together. We had lunch in nyc on aug.11,08. May he rest in heaven,
Ted and Sandy Angus
January 2, 2009
Dear Mary and Family,
It has taken some time for us to be able to express our love and condolences. We were so very saddened to hear of Bobby's passing. He was a great mentor, a true and wonderful friend, but most especially a brother. We have fond memories of your meeting and marrying, the children growing up and SO MANY FUN times! Bobby will be missed by all of our family.
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you Always,
Ted, Sandy Angus and Family
......."when the Arny and the Navy go to look on Heaven's scene, they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines........"
Capt. R.M.Roche has reported for duty.
Sempre Fi, Teddy
Mike Whalen
November 19, 2008
It is always sad when a friend passes but it is especially so when he was a boyhood friend. "Bugs", as he was affectionately called by those with whom he grew up with in Pittsburgh, was also a schoolmate at Central Catholic and St. Francis as well my a fraternity brother. Unfortunately we had not seem each other since the early '60 when we both left Pgh eventually settling on opposite coasts. As my memories of "Bugs" (don't think I ever called him Bob) go back nearly 60 yrs I can still recall many special moments we shared as teenagers playing sports or just hanging out. I regret not having the opportunity to remininse with him one more time and can only extend my heartfelt condolences to Mary and his family.
Charles Rielle
November 17, 2008
Dear Mary,and Family. I had the great fortune to work with Bob, at Cannon Mills. both while he lived in New York, and chicago. I am deeply impacted by his passing. All of us have lost a special person, and the consummate salesman. May the Lord continue to watch over You, and your Family.
John Hartfield
October 13, 2008
Mary
Sandra and I are so very sorry for your loss. Bob was such a special guy; always so upbeat and supportive of you and everything you did. Please call on us anytime. May God Bless you and your family.
John and Sandra Hartfield
Stephen Banks
October 10, 2008
Mary, Bob was a teammate on the 58 Quantico Football team. I will miss visiting with him at our Quantico Athletes reunions. Gayle and I send our condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chuck & Barbara Horn
October 5, 2008
We just heard about Bobby's passing
and are so saddened. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Meredith Asher
October 2, 2008
Dear Mary,
As a constituant of your's in Indian
Wells, I have always admired your
cheerful personality and your
thoughtful work on behalf of your
neighbors. I don't believe I had the
pleasure of meeting Bob but I
can see by reading the other
entries that he must have been
an exceptional man. God bless
you and your family as you deal
with this sudden loss.
Sincerely,
Nancy Romero, Lisa Wagner
September 30, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Kathy Kincannon
September 30, 2008
Mary and Scott,
As a buyer for Costco for 23 years I had the pleasure of working with Bobby for 4 years, and developed a friendship and respect for Bobby that lasted long after I left the dept.
As a new buyer to the textile industry Bobby took me under his wing and educated me and was always available for advise or to bounce off new ideas.
Bobby and I shared several common interests, our love of Ireland was only the begining.
Bobby was one of those rare people that touched my life briefly but will be in my heart forever.
He will truely be missed by myself and all the buyers at Costco who had the pleasure of working with Bobby.
With Depest Sympathy,
Kathy
Allan Hanhart
September 30, 2008
Mary:
I just heard the sad news of Bobby's passing.
He was a special man indeed.
We all had many special wonderful moments over the years
and he will be greatly missed.
Allan & Anne Hanhart
Ron Swain
September 30, 2008
Hi Mary,
I was so sad to hear about the passing of Bob. I had the pleasure of him selling to me at the beginning of my retailing career in Omaha some 40 years ago. I had the good luck to work with him through Jim Ryan over the last 8 years and he truely was a "gem". We had a lot of fun together over the years and had a good conversation in January when I ran into him at Heimtex in Frankfurt.
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during the coming difficult months.
Sincerely,
Ron Swain
Sherryl Nova
September 29, 2008
He was a fine man; one of those eternal acolytes - a Catholic School Boy with solid values and a shining ethical code. May the Spirit of his Love for you enrich your tomorrows.
Brian Nelson
September 29, 2008
Mary,
My heartfelt condolences to your family. Bob was always a joy to be with. As a young man starting in the towel business, I worked for Bob 23 years ago and still consider him to be one of the best at what he did. Sales meetings at the desert were great fun and some work. Thanks for everything!!
Connie Manchester
September 29, 2008
Dear Mary;
It's taken me several days to get to the point of writing to you. I think I was terribly shocked about Bob's passing. He has been in the "picture" for so many years. Desert Horizons, Montreux, Desert Horizons again. He was a wonderfully fun and warm person. He never failed to speak to me, whether it was walking outside, or in the clubhouse. And, he was so very kind and mentoring to my son Dave, who was delighted to know Bobby. He was so wise, and generous and always had an interest in everyone and every cause. I know he was so very proud of you with all you have given to the city of Indian Wells. I will keep you and Bobby in my thoughts and prayers. I am so glad to have known Bob Roche.
Stephanie Montalvo
September 29, 2008
Mary, my condolences go out to you, we will miss "bobby" at the office, he always had a smile on his face. my prayers are with you and your family...
Sincerely; Stephanie Montalvo
Lovelace and Don McNelley
September 29, 2008
Mary, we send you our condolencies
and love. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Lovelace and Don McNelley
John Mitchell
September 29, 2008
Mrs. Roche,
I only met you once and knew Bobby only thru the Marine Corps League.
He was a charming, happy guy and even though he barely knew me, he generously offered to help me with a MCL project I was working on.
It was great talking "Marine talk" with him.
My sincere condolences to you and the rest of your family.
Semper Fi Bobby!
James P Martinez
September 29, 2008
Mayor & Family,
My sincere condolences to the Roche
family on your loss, always a smile tobe sent,we always recall the fun tiems.
Bob Maher
September 28, 2008
Mary,
You have my sympathy and my prayers. My friendship with Bobby began at Sacred Heart GS and continued thru Central Catholic HS. I had not made contact with Bobby for many years until a mutual friend Father O'Malley told me Bobby was living in IW. My wife and I visited IW and had lunch with you and Bobby. I also played golf with Bobby . Bobby was the same happy, smiling, friendly guy that I met many years ago. Bobby will be missed by all who knew him.
Jan & Tom Maguire
September 28, 2008
Dear Mary,
We were saddened to hear of your husband, Bob's, passing. Although we did not know him well, he always greeted us with a smile and radiated such positive, warm energy. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to you and your family.
Renee Cannon
September 27, 2008
Mary,
Please accept my sympathy. I will pray for you and your family in this time of loss.
Regards,
Renee
Delna Jones
September 27, 2008
Mary, I am so sorry to hear of Bob's death. I know the weeks ahead will be difficult. May the love and prayers of family and friends sustain you in these tough times.
Love, Delna
LINDA MUNRO
September 27, 2008
Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. i immediately e-mailed Delna Jones in Oregon--you will be hearing from her.
Linda Munro
Mike & Beverly Sloan
September 27, 2008
Mary and Family:
Our sincere condolences to the Roche family. Bobby will be missed.
I have always considered Bobby a true friend and mentor.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Roche family.
Joe Skeith
September 27, 2008
Mary,
I was very sorry to hear of Bob's passing.
He was a mentor to me for many years and I will always be grateful that he made the decision to hire me at Franco 27 years ago and give me my start in the Home Textiles industry.
He always believed in doing whatever he could for his "boys" and gave me the support and guidance that I needed to succeed.
I'm not sure where I'd be in my career today without him, but I know one thing, I would not have had the opportunity to get to know such a fine man.
He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joe Skeith
Plano, TX
Joe and Marquetta Novak
September 26, 2008
Mary and Family,
What a shock to say the least. Bobby will be remembered everyday on the Golf course. He hacked with us quite often, but wasn't a very good golf cart driver. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
John & Geri Cannon
September 26, 2008
We have lost a great human being and my wife and I are deeply saddened by Bob's passing. I first met Bob in Washington DC in 1958 and the laughing began.....I loved his sense of humor and cherished his company. One of his favorite expressions was"....you gotta loosen up." Then we would laugh and have a drink as we did many times over the years. May God bless Bob Roche....a most unique and wonderful person.
Steve & Barbara Hoffmann
September 26, 2008
Dear Mary & family:
Steve & I were very saddened by the
sudden loss of one of the nicest
gentleman we know. He and his wonderful smiling face will be greatly
missed. The stories He & Steve often shared about their lives coming
from fireman dads brought them
great pleasure.
You and your family will be in our
prayers.
Francis A Wong
September 26, 2008
Mary,
Mary-Ann and I join your many friends in expressing our shock and condolences in the passing of Bobby. One of the most enjoyable day of golf was with you and Bobby on the Celebrity Course a few years ago and the fellowship we enjoyed. Bobby had the ability to make all of us feel on top of the world and he will be missed. Our prayers are with Bobbby, you and your family.
Aloha, Bobby!
Louise Stettler
September 25, 2008
Mary:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I knew Bobby for too short a time, but his gift of friendship will forever be remembered. He was such a kind , elegant man with a big Irish heart and a smile to match. George & I hope you know you can count on us any time.
Semper Fi Bobby, God speed. You did well.
Cheri M. Bentley-Buckman
September 25, 2008
This message is for Mary,
Although I did not know your husband, I know, respect and admire you very much.
Sorry to hear you are having to deal with such a difficult time.
You are in my thoughts and meditations.
Warmly, Cheri M. Bentley-Buckman
Palm Springs, Ca.
Harlyn & Eileen Prouty
September 25, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Buzz and Diana Colton
September 25, 2008
Mary,
Diana and I have just heard that Bob has passed and we are so very sorry to know that you have lost the love of your life. He was always a wonderfully fun and warm person to be around and he will be greatly missed on the golf course and in the clubhouse at Desert Horizons CC. He was a great competitor and as wise, generous and intelligent as they come. He poured his heart out for our country, our community and city. He will be in our thoughts and prayers as will you. God Bless.
Linda Starr
September 25, 2008
Dear Mary and Family:
I had the honor of meeting Bob when Mary became Mayor again. I had a great conversation with him and knew right away he was a sweet soul. He made me feel so comfortable. It's a great loss for you all and for all his many friends. If I can help you at all with anything in your hour of need, I am only a phone call away.
Bless you all.
Frank Gillette
September 25, 2008
To "Bobby Roche's Family"
I only knew him for a short time, my conversations with him I will cherish and remember forever. The "Supreme Commandant" just got an outstanding Marine.
Regards,
cliff asplund
September 25, 2008
My condolences for your loss. Bob was a rare individual and truly fun guy. Loved to play golf with him and listen to his stories.
Cliff Asplund
Harry S. Koustik
September 25, 2008
Dear Mary and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time. Bob was a good friend and a great golfing partner. We'll miss his humor and fun. He was very patient with the hackers and really enjoyed the friendships. His loss is very big for all of us. Our love to you at this time.
Harry and Carol Koustik
George Stettler
September 25, 2008
Mary, I share your sorrow and sense of loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in these difficult time.
I'm not sure everyone knows of the many contributions Bobby made to his community and especially to the young men and women that serve in the United States Marine Corps. He was unselfish with his time and could be counted on to financially assist those in need.
His advise and guideance will be missed. On a personal basis, I miss him already.
God bless you and your family.
George Stettler
Gayle Adamowicz Bray
September 25, 2008
Mary,
Though you and I have never met, I felt compelled to write an entry in this book to let you know what a wonderful person Bob was.
I first met Bob 20+ years ago in the home textile business and our paths would cross every now and then, throughout the years. Bob was always there with his wonderful smile, a "can do" attitude, an unmatched level of professionalism, and to top it all off, a warm heart and soul. Did I mention that he was also savvy, smart and astute? All of this was all wrapped in a wonderful package known as Bob Roche. I will miss him, his business associates will miss him, and the industry will never be the same, he was a true gem.
My prayers and blessing go out to you.
Shirley Peterson
September 25, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
I recall with a smile the fun (and serious) visits with Bob during our Indian Wells socials.
Bob epitomized all that is good and right.
Love, Shirley Peterson
Rod Cox
September 25, 2008
Mary,
Bob will always be part of all the lives he touched. He will be missed but forever remembered. May God, your family and friends give you all the love and support you need.
Bill and Sue Rashford
September 25, 2008
Dear Mary
We send our sincere condolences and we are saddened by your loss. We only know Robert through the beautiful obituary writeup about him and we feel that we missed out by not meeting such a wonderful man.
Best wishes to you as you continue with your life without him. We hope that we can find ways to keep in touch with you as you retire from your impressive service to the City.
Elmer & Paula Stone
September 25, 2008
A sad loss for America. Bobby was a true patriot, a dedicated fellow Marine, a good friend and a wonderful person. We send out deepest sypathies to his family.
Vivian Acerbo
September 25, 2008
Dear Mary,
I am so sorry to hear about Bob. I will never forget all he
has done for me. I am thinking of you, and the many shared memories of decades gone by.
With deepest sympathy,
Vivian Acerbo (New York City)
Judy Favorito
September 25, 2008
Mary - I know what a busy lady you are and INVOLVED. These things will bode well for you in the coming days and years . Loved learning all about what a Patriot and true Marine your husband was.
May He Rest in Peace.
Your Quiet Neighbor
is Thinking About You.
Judy
Ken & Karen Miles
September 25, 2008
Mary, we are devestated by your loss. We where just with Bob on the 8 th and had such a fun chat. We are heart broken as is everyone who knew Bob.
Ken & Karen
Ann & Bob Byfield
September 25, 2008
Dear Mary,
Bob and I were shocked and
truly saddened by the news of this
great loss.
We feel so blessed for having you both as friends, and that smile on his
face will remain in our eyes and mind
forever. We hope to be as lucky to
leave this world with a little of his
legacy.
Our prayers go with him for eternal
rest in Heaven with our Lord, and may God give you and your family
the strength and courage needed at
this time.
God Bless Bob, you and yours.
Ann Marie & Bob Byfield
Gary and Marilyn Bauknecht
September 25, 2008
So very sorry to hear about Bob. We will miss him in and about Desert Horizons. Mary, we will see you when we return to the desert in November. Our deepest sympathy.
John Hussar
September 25, 2008
Mary: May God keep you and your family in His Hand this day as He welcomes Bob into his Kingdom.
God Bless
Deanie and Jim Parrish
September 25, 2008
Mary and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Patrick/Patricia Mullany
September 25, 2008
Bobby Roche was a treasure to know as a friend. Devoted to his family, his community, his God, and his country. When you mentioned the name Bob Roche it became synonomous with United States Marine. Bob loved his country and he loved his fellow Marines. His heart was big and generous. He shared of himself in so many ways that people would never know and that is what Bob wanted. Bob, you left a long shadow behind that few will ever match on this earth. Your smile said it all and it will be missed very much. The memory of knowing you will linger until the doors of eternity are open for us left behind. Knowing you and sharing your friendship has made life better for us all. Rest in peace Bob.
Richard Noyes
September 25, 2008
Maggie & I will miss you on our daily walks.
God will walk with you now...
YOUR NEIGHBOR,
THE NOYES'
Esther Cox
September 25, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss...
My prayers and thoughts are with Mary and her family.
Regards,
Esther Cox
Walter McIntyre
September 25, 2008
Just two weeks ago at a Retired Marine Corp luncheon, Bob greated me with his always bright, loving face and big smile. When ever thinking of him from now on, it will be that image. Thank you, Bob for your presence in my life and community.
James E. Sullivan
September 25, 2008
Another fine Marine has reported for duty to guard the streets of heaven.
Semper Fi, Bobby.
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