IN MEMORY

Paul Roche - Class Of 1966

Paul P. Roche, 68, of Old Forge, passed away April 26, 2017 at Wilkes-Barre VA Hospital. His beloved wife, Ann, passed away Sept. 7, 2008.

Born in Scranton, son of the late Andrew J. and Elizabeth Healey Roche, he was a lifetime member of the Ironworkers Local 489 and former president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Minooka Division 3. Paul was a proud Navy veteran and member of the American Legion Post 306. An avid Yankees and Redskins fan, he will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Surviving are a son, Paul, Taylor; a sister, Pat Tokarski and husband, Edward, Old Forge; a sister-in-law, Carol Dougherty and husband, Mike, Texas; two brothers-in-law, Paul Sokalsky and wife, Margaret, Clarks Summit; and Walter Sokalsky, Myrtle Beach; nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ann Marie Fisher and Shirley Styer.

The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Wilkes Barre VA Hospital for their outstanding care and kindness.

The funeral will be Monday at 9:45 a.m. from the Eagen-Hughes Funeral Home, 2908 Birney Ave., Scranton, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in Divine Mercy Parish, to be celebrated by the Rev. Francis Pauselli, pastor. Interment with full military honors, Cathedral Cemetery.