It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of John Francis Roch on June 6, 2024. John was born in Houston, Texas on December 30, 1936 to Earnest Edward Roch and Josephine Marie Braun Roch. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Roberts. They enjoyed 36 years together. He is also survived by his two sons, John Edward Roch, (wife Stacey), Jeffrey Wayne Roch, (wife Candace) and daughter Sunni Rae Richman. He also leaves behind eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

John was an electrician for 40 years and a member of the IBEW Local Union 716 in Houston, Texas. He was a past president of the Local 716 Retiree's Club. John was also a 50 year member of the Freemason Reagan Lodge 1037 in Houston, Texas.

A memorial service to honor John is planned for the near future.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: The Children's Inn at NIH, 7 West Drive, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814 1-800-644-4660

www.childrensinn.org