Edward R. DaRocha

Edward R. DaRocha, 77, of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Raymond DaRocha and the late Anne M. (Correia) DaRocha.

A lifelong communicant of Our Lady of Purgatory Church, Edward also worshipped at many churches throughout the area. He was a longtime member of the St. Joseph’s Society and a former member of the choir. He devoted many years to his work as a caregiver with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health and later served for 16 years at Shaw’s in Fairhaven.

Edward is survived by his brother, Raymond DaRocha and his wife Jackie of Bradenton, Florida. He was preceded in death by his brothers Robert DaRocha and Raymond DaRocha Jr.