Richard Roche,65, of Eaton Twp. Passed away unexpectedly at his home Thursday, November 30, 2017. Rick was a deacon at Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church, a volunteer firefighter, and an avid fan of the Washington Redskins. His gentle spirit and kindness will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors include his loving wife of 44 years Vicky (nee Cottrell); son Danny; granddaughters Danielle and Taylor; sister Kathy and brother Tom. He was preceded in death by his daughter Tammy; grandson Tommy; brother Terry Rabbitts. Family will receive friends 4-7 PM Monday, December 4, 2017 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57), Elyria 440-322-4626. Funeral services 11 AM Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 38550 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio 44035. Pastor Brian Edwards will officiate. Burial will be in Butternut Ridge Cemetery (Eaton Twp.). On line condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com