Dr John ROCHE

Rest well John, learnt of your passing with deep sadness.🕊So smart, patient & generous. My deepest condolences to your family.

Such a shock to hear this sad news . My condolences to you Renate, Attarra, Adrienne, Graziella and Catherine. May John's soul rest in peace 🕊️.

Dear Renata Graziella Catherine and Peter
Please accept my condolences on the passing of John. I have very fond memories of parties he and the family held in Orwell Rd and the many meetings we had when in school College and later in Churchtown. My husband Fergus also thought highly of John. They got on well.
Thank you John for raising the awareness of MD.
love Siobhan

Although I had not seen John in person for some time, I always knew he was at the end of the phone if I needed a listening ear. John played a key role in campaigning for the rights of disabled people and their families over many years, He was passionate about working with others to bring about systemic and sustainable change in MDI, GDIL, IWA and ILMI.
Equally, John was a friend who will be missed by me and his friends in the disabled community. Thank you John for your wisdom and your witty sense of humour. I would like to extend my sympathy to John's children, his mother, his extended family, his Personal Assistants and his many friends.
Rest in peace John. .

Renate, Peter and all the Roche family - deepest sympathy on the sad passing of John. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. May he Rest In Peace

Graziella and John deepest sympathy on the passing of John. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.

Deepest sympathy to the Roche Family on the sad passing of John.
May John Rest In Peace.

Sincere sympathy to all John’s family and friends. He was a good friend and valued colleague in ESBI many years ago. May he rest in peace.

Deepest, heartfelt, sympathies to Peter and all the Roche Family. John was always such a gentle, gracious and welcoming presence. In my memories of him in school days - he was both interesting; and, always so interested in others. And crossing paths later in life he had a remarkable memory for all - and such a genuine personal way. He will be deely missed I know - as he was so much loved. May he rest in peace - and shower his family with his blessings. Always.

Thanks so much for such a moving and fitting ceremony at the church yesterday. I've known John since we were teenagers through my cousins Dónal and Philip. Such a lovely guy, and always smiling through everything life threw at him. Yesterday was so sad and so great at the same time.. I feel honoured to have been there and lucky that I've known John in my lifetime. RIP

I was so sorry to hear of John's death. My sincere sympathy to all his family. I worked with him for a number of years in ESBI, he was a creative, friendly and positive person, always willing to undertake any task.

John was an amazing man, he was determined, smart, kind, patient and an inspiration to us all. I can't believe he is gone and will miss him a lot. I attended the beautiful mass today and can see that his great sense of humor runs in the family, it was lovely to see John in you all! My deepest condolences to you all, and we will miss him so much on the board at MDI, Una.

Such a side time for John's family, friends and all who knew him. I had the pleasure of working with John over many years at PUNCH. He was the very essence of the analytical structural engineer with such an abiding sense of curiosity of how to defy gravity! He leaves a lasting impression on the built environment in the bridges and buildings he designed.
But it is legacy as an intelligent, humorous, loving and compassionate man that I will most remember, he was and remains a role model for us all. Sincerest sympathies to all John's family, may he rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to Johnnie's family and friends on their tremendous loss.

My deepest sympathy to John's family. John was a lovely person who and had a positive approach to life despite his disability. I worked with him as a board member of Greater Dublin Independent Living. May he Rest in Peace

We were sorry to hear the news of John’s death John was best mam at our sons wedding & we met him during his time at Cambridge He was always witty & charming and made light of his problems His website service was very moving

My deepest sympathy to John’s family at this very sad time. John was an inspiration to us all, Rest in peace John.

My deepest sympathy to John's family and friends he was a gentleman lovely neighbour may he rest in peace

Very sorry to learn of John's passing. He was always very helpful in work, and never complained about his personal challenges. Sympathies to his family and friends.

My sincere condolence to John's family and friends. I worked with John for many years in Punch's and he was always a pleasure and inspiration to work with and always had a great sense of humour, A bright light has left our world. RIP

Johnnie my lovely brave and happy cousin, I will miss you and, if ever this saying "What you see is what you get" was right for anyone then it is for you. In fact we got more than what we saw.
Love to Renate, Attara, Adrienn ,Graziella, Catherine, Peter and all dear family.

I am grateful I met you, which was always joyful and a privilege.

Fare Well ,my friend, our Johnnie,

I worked with John on several projects in recent times with PUNCH. It was an honour to have worked with him and we became friends. I did and will always look up to John as an exemplary engineer. Rest in peace John.

My deepest condolences to John's family at this very sad time. John was a truly inspirational colleague and friend. I don't ever recall him letting his condition ever get in his way during all the time I worked alongside him in PUNCH. He was a fountain of knowledge who we all regularly turned too for advice on the complex and seemingly impossible engineering problems which he so easily solved for us with gusto and joy. May he rest in peace.

We are so sorry to hear the sudden, sad news about John. We have so many wonderful memories of our times with John, especially getting to know him in Cambridge - where his warmth and humour were ever present - whether hosting a gathering, discussing his fabulous dome (topic of his PhD), acting as our Best Man, or indeed any and all situations. John will be missed by so many people. Our sincere and deepest condolences to all of John’s family and friends.

Condolences to all the family at this very difficult time .Sending you all strength and hugs x

So sorry to hear about John's passing. John was very kind and was always ready to give advice. He was a friend of my late husband Joe and they debated many topics about Disability Issues. He was very proud of his family . Condolences to all the Roch family , PA's and friends. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Aisling Mc C Mooney

Sorry to hear of John's passing. Sincere condolences to his children, extended family, friends and colleagues. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to all John's family. I was saddened to hear of John's passing. He will be greatly missed at PUNCH. May he Rest In Peace.

Was amazed how a 5 minute chat about work nearly always turned into a 60 minute chat about the world!! A great guy and am very saddened by his passing. Sincere condolences to his family.

My deepest sympathies to John's children Adrienn and Attarra, his mother Renate and to his siblings and extended family. John was an optimistic, kind and generous person who was always willing to lend an ear and provide advice. John will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.

Dear Renate, Catherine, Angus, Graz, Peter, Johnnie’s children and indeed all of your family and his friends who will miss him so much. We are so sad to hear this sudden and unexpected news and we are holding all of you in our hearts during this deeply difficult time. May he rest in peace. Thinking of you all. X

Our sincere condolences to Peter & family on the passing of your brother John. We are thinking of you all at this time.

Sincere condolences to all of John's family on his passing from all in the Gonzaga Community. Regards, Rest in Peace John. Conor Gahan

We are deeply saddened to hear of John's death. We got to know him through Richard Young, while they were studying together at Cambridge, and he became a special family friend. John had such warmth and optimism. He was always upbeat and enlivened many a family get-together with his hilariously dry sense of humour. We will especially remember his smile and the cheeky glint in his eye! We will miss him dearly and we send our heartfelt condolences to all of his family at this sad time.

Shocked and saddened of the news of our colleague John's passing. John will be missed greatly at PUNCH and I send my sincere condolences to his family.

Condolences to John's wife, children and all of the Roches from Margaret Jegen (née O'Sullivan) and Carlo Jegen

Sincere condolences to John's family and friends at this sad time.
I worked with him from his earliest days in PUNCH Consulting and found him a brilliant engineer and one of the most positive people i've ever known. I will miss him as a colleague and friend.

Condolences to Renate, Graziella, Catherine and Peter. To my nephew and niece Adrienn and Attarra, big hugs! John was like another brother to us and he will be missed.

Deeply saddened to hear this unexpected news of Johns untimely passing. Remembering a gentle and generous man. My deepest sympathy to all the family.

I was really saddened to hear of John's passing. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. I worked with John for a long number of years and he was a pleasure to be around. Very knowledgeable and generous with his time and always great to chat to. May he rest in peace.

My heartfelt sympathy to Renata and Catherine and all johns family. The pain of losing someone is matched only by the depth of love you have for them.

Our sincere sympathy & condolences to Catherine and all her family at this very sad time.

Worked with John always very civil and kind despite his condition. Had a good sense of humour. Condolences to all his family and friends. John R.I.P.

So sorry to hear the sad news of John's passing. John was always very generous with his time and knowledge at MPP. My sincere condolences to his family. Rest in peace John.

So saddened to hear about Johnny’s passing. Great memories of gatherings at Orwell Park. Thinking of all the Roche family at this time.

My deepest sympathies to John's family and friends. Worked with John briefly at PUNCH consulting engineers. He was always willing to give advice and to share his knowledge to myself and other young engineers at PUNCH. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Johns family on his passing. I worked with John for many years; he was a superb engineer and trusted colleague.

Sincere & deepest condolences to Catherine & family on the passing of your brother John. Our thoughts are with you. Denise, Lorant, Edie Julianna & Ruarc Lorinczi.

I was deeply saddened to hear of John's death and offer my deepest condolences to his family. John was a truly extraordinary person. I will never forget his kindness as a mentor and friend. May he rest in peace.

Condolences to all the Roche family from Derval and Michael O'Sullivan and family, Churchtown.

Deepest sympathy to John's children, family, friends, PAs and all who knew him. John played an important role in the Disability Movement and was an active member of many disability organisations. John was part of the Leader Consultative Group for many years working for the betterment of others, John was always a gentle and kind man in his dealings with everyone, he will be greatly missed by his many friends here in IWA, may he rest in Peace.

So sorry to hear about John, he was a brave man and a gifted engineer.

Sincere condolences to John's family on his passing. I worked with him in the early part of my career and he set a great example in tackling difficult problems, mentoring his colleagues and having a great attitude to life. His legacy will be in the projects he built and the lessons he taught us all. May he Rest in Peace.

Heartfelt sympathies to all Johnny’s family, friends and colleagues at this very sad time.

We offer our deepest sympathies on the sad passing of John. Our thoughts are with John’s family and Catherine, Sam, Gracie, Freddie & Archie.

Rest in peace John.
James Cawley, ILMI staff member

Our sincere condolences on the very sad passing of John. We offer our prayers to John’s family and Catherine, Sam, Gracie, Freddie & Archie.

We offer our deepest sympathies on the sad passing of John. Our thoughts are with John’s family & Catherine, Sam, Gracie, Freddie & Archie.

Thinking of Catherine & Sam and all of John’s family at the sad time.

Another great everyday hero the Disability Movement can ill afford to lose has left us. John climbed a mountain each day with a smile on his face. My sincere condolences to John's family and friends. May he rest in peace.