Maurice F. "Frank" Roche

March 20, 1931 - May 9, 2018

Albany-Maurice ‘Frank’ Francis Roche Jr, 87, entered Eternal Life peacefully Wednesday, May 9th, 2018 at Evergreen Commons Nursing Home. Frank was the loving son of Maurice F. Roche Sr and Rose Marie Baumann. He was predeceased by his sister Rosemarie K. Roche and his cousin Donald J. Lantz Sr. He is survived by his cousin Katheryn Peters. Frank attended Christian Brothers Academy. Shortly after graduation he began working at Shaeffer Brewery, until it closed. He went on to work for New York State Department of Education. Frank was a man of dedication. He spent 49 years as an usher at Our Lady of Angels Church, Albany, NY. He was a good-hearted man, helping many friends and charities. Frank was an avid sport fan and especially enjoyed the Boston Red Sox and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He also was an animal lover. Frank enjoyed a long-time association and friendship with the family of William Hearley Sr. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Frank’s family Saturday, May 12, 2018 8:30 am to 10:00 am in McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. is Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 am in Blessed Sacrament Church, Albany, NY. The Rite of Committal will be held in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery immediately following the Funeral Mass. Those wishing to remember Frank in a special way may send a contribution to Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry, 607 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12206 To leave a message for the family, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com