Robert Campbell Roche ’45

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Bob Roche died Feb. 10, 2003.

He entered Princeton from Polytechnic High in Long Beach, Calif., the son of Robert T. Roche '11. At Princeton he was a member of Quadrangle Club, a manager of varsity football, and a member of Whig-Clio. He received his degree from the School of Public and International Affairs. His war service was with the Marine Corps.

Bob's interest in music led him to a lifelong career in sales and promotion of musical artists, mostly in the western Pennsylvania area. He eventually owned and operated a music store in Pittsburgh.

Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years, Wanda Elizabeth; sons Robert, Michael, Stephen, and Kevin; daughters Pamela Garty and Laura; and 11 grandchildren. The class expresses its sympathy to all of the family.

The Class of 1945

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