James A. Roache

We are sad to announce that on March 7, 2026 we had to say goodbye to James A. Roache of Somerville, Massachusetts. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James A. Roache to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James F. Roache and Lorraine L. Roache (Flores); and his siblings, Mark Roache and Maureen Roache. He is survived by: his siblings, Kevin T. Roache (Christina) of Marshfield and Lorraine Watson of Wilmington; his siblings' children, Mark Watson, Robert Watson, Kevin Roache, Thomas Roache and Christina Butler; and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Hannah, Ryan, Timothy, James, Mary, Elizabeth, Mikey, Fiona, Gillian and Benjamin.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 16th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the George L. Doherty Funeral Home (855 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144). A procession will be held on Tuesday, March 17th 2026 at 9:00 AM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, March 17th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. Ann Church (399 Medford St, Somerville, MA 02145). A burial will be held on Tuesday, March 17th 2026 at 11:45 AM at the Holy Cross Cemetery (175 Broadway, Malden, MA 02148).