Bruce L. LaRoche passed away on April 5, 2012 at Bellevue Hospital, New York he was 86 years old. A World War II Veteran he was born in Charleston, South Carolina on May 31, 1925 to the late Ernest LaRoche and the late Gertrude Edwards. Beloved Husband of the Late Minnie Douglas LaRoche (2006). Loving Father of Bruce LaRoche, Jr. and his Wife Marcia, Sylvia Solomon and her Husband Philip, Denise Vasquez and her Husband the late Hector, and Pam Proudfoot and her Husband Reginald. Loving and Adored Papa to 28 Grandchildren, 24 Great Grandchildren, and 1 Great Great Grandchild. Cherished Brother of Kenneth and his Wife Merle, Ernestine, Lavern, and the Late John, Late, Hortense, Late Alton, and Late Sandra.