Thomas “Tom” L. Roche, 86, unexpectedly handed away Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020.
A local Washingtonian, he was born in Washington, D.C., Could 21, 1934, to James and Llewelyn Roche.
Tom was a Navy veteran of the Korean Struggle and a lifetime member of the VFW of Ocean View.
He was married for 54 years to the love of his life, Jean (Pigott), who predeceased him in 2018. They raised their two daughters, Andrea Barron-Hughes, of Canton, Ga., and Karen (Gil) Briggs, of Olney, Md.
Tom had an intensive 38-year profession on the John Hopkins Utilized Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Md., the place he labored as an aerospace engineer. Acquired quite a few awards together with the Missile Protection Expertise Pioneer Award for his work. Throughout his time there, he was a member of the APL softball workforce, gun, golf, bowling and backyard golf equipment.
Tom and his spouse had been part of the South Bethany group since 1978 and have been full-time residents upon their retirement. They spent fantastic years having fun with the seashore, crabbing and the water, and lots of fantastic household reminiscences with their six grandchildren, Albert, Billy, Luke, Shelby, Taylor and Logan. Tom was concerned in quite a few actions throughout his time dwelling in South Bethany, together with a family tree membership, the Males’s Membership at St. Ann’s Catholic Parish and a golf membership. He loved his Redskins, touring, stained glass making and his poker taking part in. Tom will likely be drastically missed by his many associates, co-workers, and particularly his loving household.
Funeral providers will likely be personal, however a celebration of life will likely be held domestically someday subsequent 12 months. Family and friends will likely be notified.
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