Doris Roca Rockville, Connecticut Obituary

Doris Roca

Doris C. Roca, 87, of Rockville, beloved wife of the late Harold Roca, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2013 with her family by her side. She was born May 23, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Edward and Evelyn (Burt) Cummins. She was an avid Boston Red Sox fan as well as a fan of the UCONN Women and Men Basketball teams. Doris was an artist who was a strong and loving Mother; the matriarch of the family. She is survived by her children Robert Roca, Patricia Roca, Jeanne Caine, Jimmy Roca, Kathy Margelony and her husband Alan, and Mary Beth DeForge and her husband Donald. She also leaves her grandchildren Christopher, Michelle, Hal, Matthew, Katelyn and her fiance Matt Gagliardi, Dylan, Ally, Jessica, Tyler, Robbie, Alex, Evan, Robert, Donnie and her great grandson Elijah. Relatives and friends may join the family on Sunday, December 8, 2013 from 2-5 PM at the Burke-Fortin Funeral Home, 76 Prospect Street, Rockville, CT 06066. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, December 9, 2013 at 10am at South Cemetery in Tolland. For online condolences, please visit www.pietrasfuneralhome.com
May 23, 1926 - November 29, 201305/23/192611/29/2013
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Doris C. Roca, 87, of Rockville, beloved wife of the late Harold Roca, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2013 with her family by her side. She was born May 23, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Edward and Evelyn (Burt) Cummins. She was an avid Boston Red Sox fan as well as a fan of the UCONN Women and Men Basketball teams. Doris was an artist who was a strong and loving Mother; the matriarch of the family. She is survived by her children Robert Roca, Patricia Roca, Jeanne Caine, Jimmy Roca, Kathy Margelony and her husband Alan, and Mary Beth DeForge and her husband Donald. She also leaves her grandchildren Christopher, Michelle, Hal, Matthew, Katelyn and her fiance Matt Gagliardi, Dylan, Ally, Jessica, Tyler, Robbie, Alex, Evan, Robert, Donnie and her great grandson Elijah. Relatives and friends may join the family on Sunday, December 8, 2013 from 2-5 PM at the Burke-Fortin Funeral Home, 76 Prospect Street, Rockville, CT 06066. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, December 9, 2013 at 10am at South Cemetery in Tolland. For online condolences, please visit www.pietrasfuneralhome.com

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Dec
08
Visitation
Sunday, December 08 2013
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Burke-Fortin Funeral Home
76 Prospect Street
Rockville-Vernon, CT 06066
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Dec
09
Service
Monday, December 09 2013
10:00 AM
South Cemetery
Cider Mill Road
TOLLAND, CT 06084
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