Robert P. Roche

Robert Patrick Roche, Jr., age 54, passed away at his residence on Saturday, September 30, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Chicago Ridge, IL on October 18, 1968, to the late Robert and Bernice (Thornton) Roche. He attended and graduated from P.I.E. High School and later earned an Associate degree.

Robert proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a Nuke.

On August 20, 2011 he married the love of his life, Mary Buford.

Robert was employed with Packaging Corporation of America as a Senior Computer Programmer for over 25 years.

He enjoyed cruising, computers, guns, Dr. Who, music and movies but, most of all, Robert loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a loving Papa to all his grandbabies.

Those left to remember Robert are his loving wife Mary; his children, Heather McCloud, Sean Roche, Kathryn Roche and Robyn Simms; his grandchildren, Michael Guzman, Priscilla Rodriguez, Dori McCloud, Carlittos Rodriguez, Salvvatore Rodriguez, Reymundo Guzman, Jr., Elias Simms and Azriel Roche; his sisters, Lisa Roche, Diane Williams, Laura Roche, Amy Burton and nieces and nephews, Jeremy Burton, William Burton, Kelly Shue, Scotty Roche, Morgan Roche and Joey Roche.

Along with his mother and father, Bernice and Robert Roche, Robert was preceded in death by his grandson, Giovanni Rodriguez, and his older sister, Caroline Roche.

Funeral services honoring Robert’s life will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Interment with full military honors will follow in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. A visitation for Robert will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Piasecki Funeral Home.