Frederick F. Roche Jr.

Frederick Roche ObituaryPublished by Legacy on Mar. 9, 2026.Frederick F. Roche, Jr., 75, passed away at home on March 6, surrounded by family, aftercomplications from ALS.Originally from Melrose, Massachusetts, Fred was the son of the late Frederick and RetaRoche and the brother of the late Donald Roche. He is survived by his brother KennethRoche and cousin Anne Marie Braid. He later made his home in East Boston, where he andhis wife raised their family, before eventually settling in New Hampshire.Fred was the beloved husband of Barbara (Belmonte) Roche for 51 wonderful years. Hewas a devoted father to Frederick, Brian, and Adrienne, and a proud father-in-law toMichael. His children meant the world to him, and he adored them throughout his life.Of all the titles he held over the years - Fred, Ricky, Mr. Roche, Dad, Daddy, and Zunz, hisfavorite name was "Papa." Becoming Papa to his two grandchildren, Brynn and Ty, was therole he cherished most. They brought him endless joy and pride.Fred also had a soft spot for his granddogs, who he treated as family and often took forrides. He loved the outdoors and felt most at home surrounded by nature. Whether he wasfishing, wandering through the woods, or spending time at Hedding - his favorite place,Fred was happiest outside.Known for his quick wit and easy humor, Fred never missed a chance to tell a joke, teasesomeone he loved, or lighten the mood with a laugh. His sense of humor and warmpresence left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.Above all else, Fred will be remembered as a loving husband, devoted father, proud Papa,and loyal friend whose greatest joy was simply being with his family.A celebration of Fred's life will be held at his beloved Hedding at a later date.If you feel moved to do so, donations in Fred's memory may be made to CompassionateCare ALS (www.ccals.org), which supports individuals and families living with ALS.Legacy.com reports daily on death announcements in local communities nationwide. Visit our funeral home directory for more local information, or see our FAQ page for help with finding obituaries and sending sympathy.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.