Gary Roche

Gary Allen Roche, age 68, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018 in New Orleans, LA. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Gary, a quiet and reserved man, enjoyed trawling, duck hunting, and was very involved with his children's sports and scouting activities. He served as a Duke in the Krewe of Nereids and the Krewe of Diamondhead and was a member of the Diamondhead Yacht Club and American Legion Post #77. After 32 years of service, he retired as an inspector with the Food and Drug Administration.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Roche and Jonnie Bordages Roche; sister, Pennie Roche; life long best friend, Clarence "Skeeter" Green.
He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Janet Hartt Roche of Diamondhead; children, Alton Roche of Rocky Hill Community, Wesley Roche of Rocky Hill Community, Jason Roche of Diamondhead, and Carrie Leigh Roche Barraza (Miguel) of Dedeaux; brother, Steven Roche (Faye) of Lakeshore, MS; granddaughter, Sierra Roche; step-grandchildren, Brandon Barraza, Mariah Barraza, and Gracelyn Barraza; nieces, Jamie Laird and Tami Roche Ledet.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00PM on Friday, March 23, 2018 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 9062 Kiln Delisle Rd, Pass Christian. A visitation will be held Friday, March 23, 2018 from 1:00PM unit service time at the church. A burial will be held at Biloxi National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church building fund, Wounded Warrior Project, or to any Veterans charity of donor's choice.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd, Pass Christian is serving the family.
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