Thomas Kirby Roche ’39

Tom died Feb. 12, 1997, at his home in Muttontown, N.Y. He had been involved in the practice of law in NYC and Washington, D.C., throughout his career. But first he served as a combat infantry officer during WWII, seeing action in Africa, Italy, and the ETO. He was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Croix de Guerre, and Purple Heart and was a captain when he retired from the army. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Tom is survived by his wife, Beverly Brady; their daughter, Barbara; his stepson, Gary Knapp; three children from a previous marriage, John '69, Caroline, and Claire; and 10 grandchildren. We share the loss they feel and offer them our sincere sympathy.

The Class of 1939