John LaRoche Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate John LaRoche (Putnam, Connecticut), whose life came to an end on March 3, 2025 at the age of 47, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John LaRoche to show support.
He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Susie Virginia Stasso O'Brien of Arlee, MT, Forest O'Brien of Arlee, MT, Anne R. Hayes of Brooklyn, CT and Laurent "Joe" LaRoche of North Grosvenordale, CT; his uncle Brian LaRoche of Brooklyn, CT; and his stepfather Alan Phaiah.
He is survived by: his parents, John Joseph LaRoche and Yvonne Terrell; his significant other Sara Butterfield; his sons, Mason, Hunter, Greyson and Chase of Putnam, CT.; his siblings, Shannon LaRoche of Thompson, CT and Sheila Gilman of Gloucester, RI; his aunts and uncles, Iona Lamay (Rodney) of Thompson, CT, Joanne LaRoche of Putnam, CT, Peggy LaRoche of Killingly, CT, Edward Terrell of Fredericksburg, VA, David Terrell of Arlee, MT and Tony O'Brien of Prague, OK; and his nieces and nephews, Aiden, Devin, Wyatt, Gunnar, Savannah, Dalton and Pasha.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, March 11th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Gilman Funeral Home (104 Church St, Putnam, CT 06260). A graveside service was held on Wednesday, March 12th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the St. Joseph Cemetery - N. Grosvenordale (20 Main St, North Grosvenor Dale, CT 06255).
In lieu of flowers please consider planting a tree in Joey's honor, or making a memorial contribution to Paws Cat Shelter, 74 School Street, Putnam, CT 06260. Keep John's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
