ROACH, John C. "Sean", Retired Captain USN of Bradenton, FL., formerly of Boston, August 12, 2014, 90 years young. Sean was a member of the Greatest Generation. He served his country in three wars, WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He saw the flag raised at Iwo Jima. Retired Captain US Navy. Patriach of a large close knit family. Born in Ireland he was the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Mahoney) Roach. Beloved husband of the late Angelina (Renzi) Roach. Loving stepfather of Robert Orlando and his wife Rena of Bradenton, FL. Devoted brother of Eileen Bradley and her late husband Peter and Joseph Roach of West Roxbury, James Roach and his wife Denise Hogan of Hanover, William Roach and his late wife Maureen of Kennebunkport, ME, Thomas Roach and his wife Maureen of West Roxbury and the late Margaret and Nicholas DiMarino. Grandfather of Robert, Debra and John. Great-grandfather of Ashley, Danielle, Angelina and Stephanie. Also survived by many dear nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral from the Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home, 22 Oak Street, HYDE PARK, Monday morning at 9, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church, 169 Cummings Highway, Roslindale at 10:00AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday evening 4:00-7:00PM. Interment at the Gardens of Gethsemane, West Roxbury. For directions or guestbook thomasfuneralhomes.com
Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home
Hyde Park, MA
tel: 617-361-3216
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