William G. Roche

William G. Roche, passed away in Orlando, FL on August 28, 2024, at the age of 80. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Anne Millians-Roche; his children, William A. and Lisa Roche, Robert and Lisa Roche, Sean and Ryann Roche, Kathleen and Ryan Booth, and their mother, Rosemary Roche; his grandchildren, Neve, William, Drew, Sean, Anna, Owen, James, Charlie and Lyla; and Anne's children, Jeffrey and Megan Millians, and Heath and Sonya Millians, and her grandchildren, Finn, Pete, Bella, Jackson, and Austen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marie (Morrison) and William A. Roche.

Bill was born on March 10, 1944, in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated from Saint Francis Prep in 1961 and attended Saint Bonaventure University from 1961-1965. Bill served in the United States Army and Military Police from 1966-1968 and earned the National Defense Service Medal. He dedicated over 30 years to his career in the maritime industry as a Vice President at ActPace/Blue Star Line. He was president of the International Commerce Club of NJ and the Foreign Commerce Club of NY/NJ. He was a member of the Westwood Regional Board of Education for nine years and served as president from 1992-1993. Bill was an active parishioner and Eucharistic minister at St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church in Westwood, NJ. After moving to Florida, he attended Saint Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church in Winter Park, FL. Bill was a lifelong Yankees fan, enjoyed playing golf, and loved traveling to Hawaii.

With all of his accomplishments, Bill’s most treasured ones were his children and grandchildren. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024, from 4-7pm at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ 07675.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be sent to St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, 120 Washington Ave, Westwood, NJ 07675.