Daniel Galvin Roche, 88, of Mullica Hill, NJ, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2018, after a brief illness.  He joins Emma, his high school sweetheart and wife of 68 years, who passed away in January.  

Daniel, “Mutt”, was born on December 29, 1929 in Gibbstown, the eldest son of Stephen and Mildred Roche.  He was a hard worker, who hardly ever missed a day of work. His priority was always supporting his wife and family of nine children. Dan began his career as a pipefitter out of Local 80 in Delaware.  He moved on to be an estimator and retired in construction management.  Dan’s sense of humor, humility, and faith in God helped him to navigate the difficulties of life.  He had a quick wit and a calm demeanor, always ready to lighten up any situation with a smile, a smart quip and the love in his Irish blue eyes.  

Besides his wife, Daniel was preceded in death by his son, Stephen and his daughters Jeanne and Maureen.  He is survived by his sister, Sally, in Florida, his six other children, Diane, Duane (Sheryl), Teresa (Ted Quirk), Mary, Daniel Jr. (Patti), and Kristin (Ed Dirago), as well as 25 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.  He will be dearly missed.  

The family wishes to thank Vitas Hospice Care for their assistance in Dad’s final days.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Daniel Roche at 10:00 on Friday, August 17 at the Catholic Community of the Holy Spirit Parish Center, 17 Earlington Ave.,  Mullica Hill,  NJ 08062.  Friends and family may call at the church beginning at 9:00 am.  The Rite of Committal will be offered at Eglington Cemetery, 320 King’s Hwy, Clarksboro, NJ 08020 following the Mass.