Obituary of Edward John Roach

Edward John Roach, age 51, of the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2017. Eddie will be lovingly remembered by his family including his parents, Dr. James and Joan Neverdousky Roach of Black Rock; his siblings, Timothy and Ann Roach of Fairfield, Molly and Edward Sullivan of South Bend, IND, Sheila and Shawn O'Brien of Fairfield, John and Carmela Roach of Black Rock, Meaghan and Timothy Berry of Newtown, Nora and Sean Ford of Ridgefield, Stephen Roach of Black Rock, Sam and Vathana Chhiv of Monroe; Many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. A lifelong resident of Bridgeport and more recently in the Kennedy Center's Probus House, Eddie attended Saint Vincent's Special Needs services, where he had many friends. Eddie found comfort in the presence of his loving family, as well as, holding his favorite sock and a piece of toast in each hand. Eddie's unconditional love touched his family and those who came to know him. He will be greatly missed. Throughout Eddie's life, many people cared for him and enriched his experiences. The Roach family wishes to express their profound gratitude to each of his caregivers, including Tangela of Probus House and Theresa of Saint Vincent's Special Needs . Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4-7 PM in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home 1209 Post Road in Fairfield Center. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11 AM in Saint Ann Church 481 Brewster Street, Bridgeport. His interment will be private in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to: Black Rock Food Pantry 25 Princeton Street, BPT CT 06605. To sign his online guest register, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com