Francis Roach

Roach, Francis F. "Bud" Greece: Predeceased by his wife, Ann (Predmore) Roach; brother, Ben Roach sister, Madeline Roach. He is survived by his children, Thomas Roach, Linda (William) Yanklowski, David (Mary Ellen) Roach Jean Roach; grandchildren, Daniel (Lindsay) Yanklowski, Michael (Bridget) Yanklowski Karen Yanklowski, Kate (Matt) Dorfman Beth Roach; great-grandchildren, Molly Logan Yanklowski, Sylvie Dorfman; sister-in-law, Helen Predmore; brother-in-law, Thomas Shields; several nieces nephews. Bud was a proud graduate of the 1952 class of St. Bonaventure University. He served in the Army during the the Korean Conflict from 1952 to 1954. He was retired from Eastman Kodak where he worked as a financial analyst. Francis' visitation will be Sunday (TODAY) from 4PM - 7PM at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane. Francis' Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10AM on Monday at St. John the Evangelist Church, 2400 West Ridge Rd. Interment at St. John Cemetery, Spencerport. Donations may be sent to the St. Bonaventure University Advancement, Worship Center, PO Box 2519, St. Bonaventure NY 14778 in his memory. Francis (Bud) Roach was born in 1928 in Spencerport, New ...[more]

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k to Fred and Martha Roach, brother of Ben and Madeline Roach He was a proud graduate of St. Bonaventure University, Class of 1952 and was an active alumnus counting many of his fellow Bonnies grads as life-long friends. Bud was a veteran of the Korean conflict having served from 1952 - 54. He was a financial analyst for Eastman Kodak retiring in 1988. Bud met Ann, daughter of Delbert and Helen Predmore, the love of his life, through his good friend Johnny Morgan. According to dad the moment he saw her he knew, "she was the one". They were married by Ann's uncle Monsignor Predmore in February of 1952. Ann died in April of 2014. Bud was an active and loyal parishioner at St. John the Evangelist in Greece. Over the years Bud's ministry at the church included serving as lector, eucharistic minister, board member, cantor and choir member. Bud was gifted with a beautiful voice and loved to sing. Whether is was with his fellow Bonnies grads belting out classics like Bye, Bye Blackbird, or canting at church, Bud shared his gift generously. For many years during his retirement he and his friend, Ben Morgan, travelled to nursing homes where they entertained residents.