Mr. Joseph "Papa Joe" R. DeRoche Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joseph "Papa Joe” R. DeRoche of Attleboro, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 98 years of age. Beloved husband of the late Helen (Dulski) DeRoche. Son of the late Josephine (Richards) and Lawrence DesRoches. Loving father of Gloria J. Dubak and her husband Dave of Norton and Larry DeRoche and his wife Lorrie of Washington, MI. Cherished grandfather of Wendy Grover of Buxton, ME; Brian Dubak of Tega Cay, SC; Shelly Beal of Topsham, ME; Lauren DeRoche of Fraser, MI; Michelle DeRoche of Washington, MI and Matt DeRoche of Wixom, MI. Adored great-grandfather of Talia, Grant, Brady, Haley, Julia, Andrew and Sammy. Brother of the late Melvin A. DesRoches; James L. DesRoches; Rev. Wilfred L. DesRoches and Henry P. DesRoches. Joseph was born in Mexico, ME and was a resident of Attleboro since 2001. He is a high school graduate and served in the United States Army as a Private First-Class during WWII touring in France and later stationed at Fort Bragg, NC. He then worked for Chrysler Corporation for years and then became a barber instructor and later a maintenance man at Price Rite. Joseph was a Life Member of AMVETS in Michigan and also a Life Member and Commander in Wisconsin in 1994, 1995 and 1996. He enjoyed golfing, cribbage and making memories with his family! The DeRoche family would like to thank all the caregivers at Life Care Center of Attleboro for their dedication, love and support all these years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from 4-6:30 PM at Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro. A Memorial Service will be conducted at 6:30 PM at the funeral home. A private burial will take place at a later date.

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Mr. Joseph "Papa Joe" R. DeRoche

October 5, 1923 - October 5, 2021