| CONDOLENCES (GuestBook) |
1/13/2016 Cathy Gleason Aho
Jamaica Plain, MA, USA
Joanne and family: I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was such a wonderful friend to me in college--even back then his greatest desire was to be a family man. I have so many happy memories of Joe: him getting me my very first job in broadcast TV almost 30 years ago in Providence, me being the Oscar roommate to his Felix, working together at WLNE (and later WCVB), closing Christopher's with the gang-- most of all, laughing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all-- he brought sunshine into every room he walked into.
1/13/2016 Anthony Everett
Needham, Massachusetts, United States
Thinking of all of you and remembering Joe for the fine man, friend, husband, and father he was. Miss him so. May you be comforted by the memories of who he was and all he meant to so many people. Heartbreaking. With deepest sympathies, Anthony Everett
1/13/2016 Patricia Celli Tomczyk
Franklin, MA, United States
My heart aches when I think about the loss of Joe. He was an amazing person to have around. I'm so lucky to have met him. You are n my heart and prayers.
1/14/2016 Heather Unruh
Dover, Massachusetts, United States
Dear Joanne, Brendan, Conor, Ryan and Chiara-- You are all in my prayers. Joe was such an incredible man and he loved you all so, so much! He often talked about you with me... and when he did, his smile would beam brighter than ever. He was a great, great man who will live on in the memories of each of you. Thank you for sharing him with his channel 5 family for so many years. Sending love and hugs to you... xoxo Heather Unruh
1/14/2016 Mike Fernandez
Randolph, MA, USA
Joe made us all better people simply by his presence in our lives. His fierce and loving devotion to you Joanne, Brendan,Conor,Ryan and Chiara was an inspiration every minute of every day...and no one ever had a better teammate than Joe.Every good thought and prayer we can muster is coming your way now and forever. God love you all...God love Joe.
1/14/2016 Kim Woodward
Blackstone, Massachusetts,
I am greatly saddened by the passing of my closest, best guy friend from high school. Such a kind, loving soul who always had my back. Joe and I shared so many memorable times ~ both happy and sad ~ wonderful memories that will live on with me for a lifetime. My heartfelt condolences to Joanne, Brendan, Conor, Ryan, Chiara and family.
1/14/2016 Mary Obrien
Mansfield, Ma, Usa
My prayers go out to the whole Roche family. I met Joe one Halloween when he came trick or treating with one of the boys. The little guy was dressed as a Bruin player. We had a nice friendly chat on Elmwood Court. I could tell what a loving father he was. Sincere sympathy. Mary and Mark Obrien
1/14/2016 Garry Armstrong
Uxbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Our hearts and thoughts go out to Joe's family and friends. Joe was a kind and compassionate man. Even though Joe worked for the "competition" during my Boston TV News years, he was still a friend who helped on more than one occasion. It may be a cliche to say he left us too young, but it's the truth. Joe was the best! Garry and Marilyn Armstrong
1/14/2016 Mary Case
Palmetto, FL, USA
Trish, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. Please know that I am praying for you and your family. I remember losing my brother. God gives us gifts that have to leave us too soon sometimes. I hope you're doing okay.
1/14/2016 Wendy Wagner
Brandon, Fl, USA
So sad to hear of Joe's passing. I went to high school with Joe. Always happy and made everyone smile. My condolences to his wife and children. Rest in peace my friend
1/14/2016 Maggie Harper
Norfolk, MA, US
Joanne - know that all of Channel Five, to a person, is thinking of you and your beautiful family today. Our hearts are broken for your loss, as well as ours. Brendan, Conor, Ryan and Chiara...we miss your father's merriment as I'm sure all of you do as well. His laugh, his smile and of course his endless sense of humor were a gift to everyone who knew him. Thank goodness he has all of you to keep that legacy alive. God bless.
1/14/2016 Betty-Jo Cugini
, Rhode Island,
Joe was one of the most generous,funny and smart people. I had the opportunity to overlap with him in the crazy news business that we both loved so much. He always would say hello if I saw him at events and he always had a kind word to share. As assignment editors we bonded - as only that group can. The difficult calls, the hard stories to tell and the "newsroom gossip" always was shared with a smile.After The Station Fire in RI he was one of the first to reach out even though we were at "the competition." To Joe, it was about friendship first. I brought his name up numerous times in my classes here at Emerson as one of their own and one of the best in the business. I still will. His legacy lives on here at Emerson and through his wonderful family. Rest in peace my friend.
1/14/2016 Janet and Bob Fasano
Mansfield, MA, USA
Joanne, Brendan, Conor, Ryan, and Chiara, Joe was such an amazing, caring, and wonderful man who will be sorely missed by family and friends. You are all in our prayers. Love, The Fasano's
1/15/2016 Linda Zarek
Mansfield, MA, USA
I am so sorry to ready about Joe. I remember him from band, Christmas caroling and just hanging out at my house. He will be truly missed.
1/15/2016 Linda & Bob
Attleboro, MA, US
So sorry to hear about Joe's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Linda & Bob
1/15/2016 Candy Altman
Chestnut Hill , MA, USA
To the Roche Family, Please know that you are all in our thoughts at this difficult time. I knew Joe as a young man when we first hired him at WCVB as a Desk Assistant and bringing him to WCVB was a blessing on so many levels. He contributed so much over the many years I worked with him through his intelligence, caring and real understanding of news. It was Channel 5 that was the real winner in this relationship. Please know that he touched so many people with his kindness and that image remains with all of us. Candy Altman and Joe Bergantino
1/15/2016 Patsy Nicolazzo
Newton, Massachusetts, USA
Joanne, So sorry to hear about Joe. I wanted to extended my sympathy and prayers to you and your children.
1/15/2016 Joe & Patsy Roche
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
To Joanne and family and His mother Mary, we are so very sorry for your loss. Joe will be in our prayers Patsy,Joe and family
1/15/2016 Keith Mcgrath
Norton, Massachusetts, United States
So sorry for your loss Mary and family.In my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
1/15/2016 DorisGustafson
mansfield, MA, Bristol
My condolences go out to the whole family. So sorry he sounds like a wonderful man son and father. My prayers are with all of you,
1/15/2016 Joanne Kilduff (Moriarty)
Bellingham, MA,
Dear Roche Family, I am so sorry to hear about Joe. He was a great great guy. He will be deeply missed by a lot of people. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Joanne Kilduff (Moriarty)
1/15/2016 Paula Boylan
Mansfield, Ma, 02048
My heartfelt condolences to you all in the loss of Joe. He was truly such an involved and proud Dad and I hope you find comfort in the many wonderful memories you all have created together! I will keep you all in my prayers With deepest sympathy Paula Boylan
1/16/2016 Veronica & Eily Tynan
Kilkenny City., Ireland, Ireland.
To all the Roche Family, Deeply sad on the passing of Joe, had a great love for you all and very devoted to his mum Mary and Dad Martin. Very fond memories of when you and Trish were on holidays in our home in Kilkenny, Ireland. When I was on my scholarship to Boston College, I have many fond memories and happy times shared, Mum will always remember her holiday in Boston with you all when you took time off work to show her Boston, and her time with you will always be remembered. You will be dearly missed by all and may your spirit live on in the lives of your family, your Mum Mary, Trish, Tim and all the family, our deep love and affection to you all,will always remember the many happy times, we all shared, With Gods Blessings, your cousin Veronica & Aunt Eily
1/18/2016 Jan Thomson
Sedgwick, ME, USA
I knew Joe when I was in College and had not had a thought about it. I was looking something up on the Emerson College website and there he was. Joe was one of the nicest people I can remember spending time with. We took a lecture class together in one of the churches in Back Bay. We met and sat together. He lived in his own apartment in the South End before gentrification. We walked lots of places together because we had no cars. I just want to say that he was a great person. I wish I could do something for his kids. I will try.
1/19/2016 Eric & Jackie Swansburg
Mansfield, Ma, USA
Joanne, Brendan, Conor, Ryan, Chiara - We were beyond saddened to hear of the passing of Joe / your dad. Joe will always be one of Mansfield's finest! Joe had the ability to keep things in perspective and let things roll of his back with a smile and a laugh. I admired that in Joe. If we can ever help with anything always let us know. Joe will be greatly missed in the Mansfield community. He has left a wonderful family behind. Sincerely, Eric & Jackie Swansburg & family.