Jose Antonio Roche age 83, of Auburndale, passed away December 9, 2016. He was born in Puerto Rico on January 18, 1933. He was married to Norma Iris Roche October 16, 1954. Jose "Tony" worked at Eli Lilly for 23 years as a Powerhouse Manager in Puerto Rico. He had a passion for traveling and enjoying life. He is survived by his wife Norma; daughters, Elizabeth Roche-Padilla and Rosa Margarita Lopez; grandchildren, Mario A. Lopez, Richard Lopez, Melanie Vargas-Malave; sister, Margarita Roche Pagan, Yaya Roche and brother Alberto Roche.