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Joseph D. LaRoche

Published: January 11, 2011 12 Condolences

In Memorial

1963 – 2011 

Jewett City – Joseph D. LaRoche, 47, of Norman Road, died Friday, January 7, 2011 after a long illness in the William W. Backus Hospital.  He was the loving companion of Kathy DeMauro for the past 17 years.  Born in Putnam, he was the son of Donat and Lynda (Putnam) LaRoche. 

Mr. LaRoche worked as a machinist for Kaman Aerospace.  He was a volunteer driver for the Martin House in Norwich and enjoyed music, especially guitars.  

In addition to his companion and his parents, Joseph is survived by his brother, Bryan LaRoche of FL, his sisters, Dawn Hunton of Danielson, and Lisa Mendes of Cheshire, CT; and his paternal Grandmother, Florence LaRoche of Danielson. 

As requested by the family, services will be private.  For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com 

Memorial donations, may be made to the Martin House, P.O. Box 857, Norwich, CT 06360

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Danielson, Gilman Funeral Home, Jewett City, Joseph D. LaRoche, Kaman Aerospace, Martin House, Norwich, Putnam, William W. Backus Hospital

Condolence Messages

  1. Veronica Deere

    January 13, 2011 at 12:36 pm

    I am so sorry to hear of your unexpected loss. Wishing the whole family peace in this heartbreaking time.

  2. Laurie (Kilborn) Swenson

    January 14, 2011 at 9:47 am

    Donat, Lynda and Family: It has been years since we’ve seen each other. Please know that my heartfelt wishes of comfort and healing go out to all of you as you suffer this great loss. My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you. Cousin, Laurie

  3. Hans and Joyce Kvist

    January 14, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    So sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved son, Joseph. Please accept our sincerest condolenses.

  4. Cassandra DeMauro Coates

    January 14, 2011 at 7:26 pm

    Joe Was with my Mother for 17 years And he was also The ONLY Father I have ever known, He was not Biological Father But he was my Father in all of the ways that really matter.. Joe Was a Very Special Companion to my Mother Kathy , A Special Father Figure to me as well as Special Friend, Joe was a One of a kind friend and person and will be greatly missed. I remember having the Honor of Joe playing the guitar for me ; and thinking wow he is really Awesome ,… Rest in Peace Joe you will always be missed and loved by so many people…. I know I did not get the chance to tell you enough , But I will always Love you like a Dad…..

  5. The Dootsons- Shirley, Wayne, Shawn and Shannon

    January 15, 2011 at 11:11 am

    Kathly our deepest condolences. He will be greatly missed. We have many memories with him in Lisbon. We will miss him dearly and remembered always!

  6. Bob Demers

    January 16, 2011 at 4:54 pm

    He was a good friend of mine and will be missed.

  7. Jack and Les O'Brien

    January 16, 2011 at 8:03 pm

    Donat, Lynda and family,
    Our deepest sympathy in this painful and difficult time.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  8. Frank Panek

    January 21, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    My condolences to all of Joe’s family.I had the good fortune of “jammin” with Joe many many times.We had so many good times and I remember them all.I can clearly see his smiling face right now.I am very sad and will miss him more than I can say.I love you Joe….

  9. Martin & Joan Witkowski

    January 22, 2011 at 10:04 am

    Lynda, Donat and family

    Sorry for your loss
    Remembered Joe when you all lived on Buckley Hill
    Condolences to all of your family

  10. MJ Goodnow

    February 11, 2011 at 12:19 pm

    I’ll miss you, Joe. You were my best friend. I always remember you…

  11. Gregory Young

    November 15, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    Dear LaRoche family, I first met Joe back in 1984 at my grandfather’s home in Jewett City as he was living there after being discharged from Norwich Hospital. We hit it off immediately and grew to bond like brothers. We talked about everything under the sun, mostly our desire to have our families accept us in spite of our mental health issues. Joe was always generous to many people and it is because of him I feel

  12. Gregory Young

    November 15, 2011 at 1:49 pm

    Like I’m a better person. I will always remember Joe and love him.

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