Francis X Roche

Roche, Francis X. Jr, a longtime resident of Malden, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 1, 2024.   Frank was born in Somerville in 1948, the son of Francis X.  and Rita Roche.   He was raised and educated in Somerville, graduating from Somerville High School with the Class of 1967.   He then enlisted in the US Airforce,  serving for four years and earning the rank of Sargent.  Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to the Boston Area.  He enrolled in Boston State College, earning his degree in Economics in 1975.  In 1976, he married his sweetheart, Nancy M. Conti,  and the two settled down in Malden to raise their family.  They shared 36 years together until Nancy’s passing in 2012.  
Frank joined the Teamsters Local 633, and drove delivery trucks  for the Frito- Lay company,   Frank enjoyed traveling around the world on cruises with his wife.  He was the Past Commander and long time board member of the VFW Post 2346 of Saugus.  Frank was also an avid reader and a passionate Boston sports fan. 
He is survived by his children, Francis X. Roche III of Medford, Leigh-Ann Roche of Malden, MA , his sister Maureen E. Roche of Medford, and his grandchildren, Alessandra,  Vincent, Luca, and Gabriella. 
Funeral services will be held at the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St, Malden on Thursday,  Dec 4th, at 10 am, with Visitation held from 9-10.   Interment with full military honors will be held at 1 PM in the VA National Cemetery, Bourne, MA.  

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