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Michael Roach Obituary
He was born in Pittsburgh and moved to Northeast Pennsylvania in 1985. He graduated from Tunkhannock High School in 1988. Mike moved to Bradenton, Fla., with his wife and children in 1995, where he worked as a certified auto technician for Cox Chevrolet, then at Sunset Chevrolet for the past eight years.
Mike and his son, Michael Jr., were avid ball players and dirt-bike riders. They spent a great deal of time enjoying these activities with Gary Paquette and his son, Ryan, along with other longtime friends.
Surviving are his wife of 13 years, Karen (Murphy); children, Keenan, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Rachel and Michael Jr., at home; mother and father, Jan and Chuck Roach, of Sebring Fla.; brother and wife, Eric and Shawna Roach, of Canal Fulton, Ohio; mother-in-law, A. Ginger Murphy; several aunts, an uncle, nieces and many great friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Roach Children Education Fund, 1215 21st St., West Bradenton, FL 34205.
Services will be held Thursday, July 24 at Hope Lutheran Church, 4635 26 St., West Bradenton, Fla., at 7 p.m.
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Aunt Mary
July 16, 2019
I still loving memories of you in my heart, I miss you and pray each day. Rest in peace my dear nephew.
Aunt Mary Margaret
July 18, 2013
You're in my prayers daily. Miss you...!!!
Mary Flickinger
July 18, 2012
Today you are on my mind in my prayers.
Rest in peace Michael knowing that you are loved and missed very much.
Mary Ellen
July 29, 2011
Sending Happy wishes up to heaven, just not on your birthday date, but on the many days I think of you.
Mary Flickinger
July 29, 2011
Thinking of you today Nephew and God Son, as today is your Birthday.
You are always on my mind and in my prayers, I miss you very much.
Mary Ellen
July 18, 2009
Although time has passed since Michale has left, I have thought of him often durning the pass year. Mostly with sadness because he was taken all too soon. I do hope time has eased your pain of losing him. I recently have come across pictures of him & much to my delight they refreshed happy feelings & good times spent with him.
A nice gift sent from above, just to
remind me he still lives in our hearts.
PAT GATTON
August 12, 2008
JAN,CHUCK,KAREN AND FAMILY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU EVERYDAY. THOUGH IT WAS THE SADDEST OCCASION THAT BROUGHT US TOGETHER I AM EVER SO THANKFUL WE GOT TO SPEND TIME WITH YOU. ALL MY LOVE AUNT PAT
Carol Stull
August 9, 2008
Jan & Chuck, I was so sorry to hear of Michales untimely passing. I know there is nothing anyone can say to ease your broken hearts, just know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Les and Kim Ritchey
August 5, 2008
Karen & Family,
Les and I were shocked to hear about Mike. Although we have not known you both for a long amount of time, we feel we have been friends forever. I will always remember all the great times we shared on the cruise that never got to Cozamel due to the hurricane. Looking back though, I think we should have stayed on the ship and took that next cruise! The wonderful meals we shared and how we all talked about the children and compared tips. Karen, I watched you and Mike and could see how much you loved each other. Even though Mike is no longer on this earth in body, I believe he will always be with you and the children. Watching over you all and proud of everything you accomplish in this life.
Please feel free to give send an email or give me a call anytime, day or night. We love you very much.
P.S. I still think I was the winner at the last bingo game no matter what Mike said. And I did not cheat!
Jennier kolodziejski
August 3, 2008
Karen-
Im so sorry to here of your loss. My thoughts and prays are with you and the kids. All my love.
Jen Kolodziejski (medeiros)
Tracy Donnick
August 1, 2008
Although Michael's time was short, you could tell how much he was loved and how he impacted the lives of the people who knew him well based on the numerous people who came to pay their respects at his service. A loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend who will be truly missed. We wished we had the opportunity to be able to say "we knew him well" for it is not often to come across such an extraordinary man.
Our sincere sympathy to all,
Tracy Donnick & Linda Frankel
Decio and Tracey Rapali
July 28, 2008
Uncle Chuck, Aunt Jan and Eric:
We are so sorry about your unexpected loss. This has been a difficult year for the entire family. You have been in our thoughts and prayers lately and we will continue to think and pray for you. We can only imagine how hard this is for you all. Please know if you need anything, we are here for you. We love you all...
Love - Decio and Tracey Rapali (Pittsburgh, PA)
Jackie Tinsky Durning
July 27, 2008
To the entire Family-
PLEASE know that you will all be in my thoughts and prayers. I can not even imagine what this loss must be for you.
Button Sheffield
July 25, 2008
Well I didn't really know Mike, but I know he touched my husband Ernie's life and the rest of the crew at Sunset. My blessings to you all. We were at the memorial last night and I'm glad we were there. May the Lord watch over you all.
Daniel Hernandez
July 24, 2008
The Roach Family,
Words can not describe the sorrow that my family feels for your loss. I was blessed to get to know Mike when I worked with him at Sunset, he always helped me out when I needed it. God Bless your family.
Our deepest regards,
Wendy and Daniel Hernandez
gale o'brien
July 23, 2008
Karen,Rachael,Micheal jr.,keenan,
May memories of the times you shared with Mike bring you comfort as time goes by.
All our love and prayers, Gale,Scott,Kristin,&Alyssa
Christina Horta
July 23, 2008
The Roach Family,
It was only a few weeks ago that Don and I saw him. As we always saw him he was ALL SMILES! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family!
Don and Christina Horta
Lisa Ward Sunset Automotive Group
July 23, 2008
The Roach Family:
Our deepest sympathies are with you during this difficult time. Mike was admired and respected by his colleagues at Sunset Chevrolet. He will be deeply missed.
Jimmy and Kathryn Kemp
July 22, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this tragic time. He was a good person and will be missed by those who knew him.
Crista Oeller
July 22, 2008
Karen, Rachel, Michael Jr, Keenan,
I know we have all moved apart over the years, however the great memories are and will always remain current in my heart. Over the years,we shared so many laughs together that it seems like yesterday. You all have blessed your friends and family with such happiness and have touched so many. I feel blessed to have been fortunate enough to know your family. Mike had always had the gift to make people laugh and smile, even still today. He touched so many lives, he truly was and will always be an angel. Thanks for all the great memories. Mike will forever be remembered and missed.
Kelly Horta
July 22, 2008
Mike,
Anyone who ever had the opportunity to know you was very lucky..... You were a GREAT guy and I am grateful for being someone who had the chance to spend time with you and your family.
You and Karen are GREAT people and we had some fun together. Times I will never forget ( Eating Pop tarts while Karen was in labor with Little Michael :) - Thanksgiving night at your house when we all acted like "turkeys" and had refreshments from my shoes - lol)......
There were MANY MANY great times that were shared with you & Karen......
You were a wonderful person, friend, husband and father.
Heaven is lucky to have you....... & you will be greatly missed by many !!!
Jean Caruso
July 22, 2008
Karen, Michael Jr, Rachel, Keenan, Jan, Chuck, & Eric,
I was shocked & deeply saddened by the news of Mike's death. He was a regular at my house from the time he moved to Centermoreland until he left for Florida. During his high school years, he was a frequent visitor to my cupboard for the Mike Roach famous combination of chocolate chips & ketchup. I smile every time I think of leaving notes on the chocolate chips that said "these are for cookies".
I remember John, Mike, Eric, Joey, Boomer, Steve, Kenny. John Wagner, & sometimes my youngest son, Michael tagging along, riding their four wheelers together, carving pumpkins in my kitchen, & just hanging out. I'm sure those times will always remain in their thoughts.
Mike was always a good friend to John, as everyone knew, John eventually followed Mike to Florida.
My family has so many great memories of times spent with Mike. I know John, Maria, Michael, & Perry (Cap to Mike) all feel as I do that he has a special place in our hearts.
I am so thankful that I had him in my life. I loved him.
Debbie Gillis
July 22, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. it was a pleasure to have known Mike and what a great person to have worked with. please tell little mike that he now has a guardian angel to watch over him.
Debbie Gillis
Cox Chevrolet
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