Roche Bros. Co-Founder Pat Roche Dies At 83
BOSTON (CBS) - The co-founder of Roche Bros. passed away over the weekend at the age of 83.
Pat Roche and his brother Bud started Roche Bros. Supermarket as a single store in Roslindale in 1952.
From there, his chain expanded throughout the state and now boasts 18 stores.
Pat Roche is remembered as a philanthropist as well, and a proud and generous alumnus of Boston Latin and Boston College.
"Pat Roche proved that to be a good business person and a good human being are not mutually exclusive," said the family, in a statement.
Visiting hours will be held Monday in Marshfield.
