Gregory James Roche, Sr.

Gregory James Roche, Sr., 61, of Ellendale, DE, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Gregory was born on March 11, 1961 in Salem, NJ, to James and Janet (Stone) Roche.

Gregory grew up in Pennsville, NJ, and graduated Pennsville High School in the Class of 1980. He loved riding his Harley and surf fishing. He was a member of Local Union 1545 Millwrights and Carpenters Hall.

He is preceded in death by his father; his sons, Michael Christian Mize and Gregory James Roche, Jr.; his brother, Daniel Roche; and Sadie, his English Bull Terrier.

He will be greatly missed by his mother; his former spouse, Theresa Lynn Roche; his sisters, Pam Jones (David) and Michelle Knott (Rick); his grandchild, Elizabeth Marie Mize; his great grandchild, Elias; his sister-in-law, Denise Perez; and his French Bulldog, Bella.

There are no services scheduled at this time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations instead to the Brandywine Valley SPCA, Georgetown Campus. https://bvspca.org/. Online condolences may be sent at shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com. Arrangements are in the care of Berry-Short Funeral Home, Milford, DE.