Our condonences go out to the family of former Somerville Alderman Bill Roche on the loss of his dad, Manny.

ROCHE, Emmanuel “Manny” J. Of Somerville and York Beach, ME, July 13, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Joan (Hickey) Roche. Devoted father of William Roche and his wife Jean of Somerville, Peter Roche and his wife Anita of York, ME, Maryann Cashman and her husband Walter, Charlene Greene and her husband Tom all of Stoneham, Charles Roche and his wife Cathy of Somerville, Joanne Passanisi and her husband Michael of Andover. Cherished grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Alfred Roche of Torbay, Newfoundland, Helen Frye of FL and the late Nicholas, Stanley, Peter, Patrick, Edward, Andrew, Elizabeth and Mary F. Roche and Paul Doyle. A Funeral Mass was celebrated for Manny in the Chapel of the Jeanne Jugan Residence, 186 Highland Ave., Somerville this past Saturday, Relatives and friends were invited to attend. Interment was private. Manny enjoyed living at the Jeanne Jugan residence and the family is grateful for the care and concern shown to their Dad & family these past few years, so they kindly ask in lieu of flowers, donations in his name be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 186 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143