Mr. Ronald R. Rocha Obituary (1949

ATTLEBORO – Ronald R. Rocha, 67, of Attleboro passed away on January 13, 2017 in the Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro. He was the loving husband of Eduarda (Santos) Rocha of Attleboro. Born on April 7, 1949 in Attleboro, MA, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Raposa) Rocha. Ronald was raised and educated in Attleboro and was a graduate of Attleboro High School. He enjoyed working with his hands and made a career out of it working as a handyman for several years. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Ronald enjoyed fishing, rock climbing, hiking, and working on the computer. He also was an avid photographer and enjoyed writing. In addition to his wife, Ronald is survived by his daughter, Lisa Santos of Attleboro; his grandchildren, Raelianna and Ashton Stuart both Attleboro; his siblings, Joanne Brodeur of Cape Cod and Barbara Martin in CO; also many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late George Rocha. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Friday, January 20, 2017 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St., Attleboro. A funeral will be conducted on Saturday, January 21 at 9 a.m. from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 71 Linden St., Attleboro. Burial will take place privately. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ronald’s name may be sent to La Salette Shrine, 947 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703 or the American Heart Association, 300 5th Avenue, Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451-8750 or at www.heart.org.