In Celebration of

Jose "Joe" Rocha

April 29, 1940 - April 5, 2021

Jose Francisco Rocha

Born: April 29, 1940
Location: Lomba do Cavaleiro, Povoação, São Miguel, Açores
Son of: Manuel Francisco Pascoal Rocha & Alvira de Estrela Amaral
Emigrated to Canada: 1959

Bio:

Jose passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Credit Valley Hospital April 5th 2021.

Loving and devoted husband to Maria São Jose Silva; proud father of the late Annette,(Val) Gomes, Judy(Robert) Cidadao and Mark Rocha. Grandfather to Matthew & Dylan Gomes and Emma & Brendan Cidadao. A musician who brought family together with his guitar. A lover of classic films, food and family, he took much joy from seeing the smiles of others at family gatherings.

Beloved father-in-law, brother-in-law, godfather, uncle & great uncle to many deeply loved family members in Canada, US, Portugal and Brazil.

Jose made a profession of retreading tires, with companies like United Tire, Bandag, and Crowe Tire.
His musical career included being the bass guitarist in ‘Os Sombras’, member of various musical and folklore groups including ‘Sieras de Portugal’, Folklore group of St. Ines and was deeply involved with the church choir, spreading his faith through song which ultimately inspired him to write & record his album - “Tu Es”. (Found in the media section)

He will be very sadly missed by family and many friends.

Arrangements:

Due to COVID regulations, there will be a private viewing, ceremony and burial.

To view the Funeral Service please copy and paste the following link into your browser

https://youtu.be/k0q8zJzgIms

Guestbook

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Olivia &John Torcato (Niece/Nephew)

Entered April 9, 2021 from 02915

Uncle Joe, We will forever remember you playing your guitar and so happily entertaining us the way you loved to do. We love you Uncle Joe and forever you will be in our hearts. Rest in peace beside our other loved ones. Until we meet again in heaven. Your niece and nephew John & Olivia

Ana & João Aurora (Friends)

Entered April 10, 2021 from Burlington

Os nossos sinceros sentimentos a toda a família que Deus vos Déia força nesta hora de tristeza ... paz a sua alma 😘

Scott Lemay and James Mears (Nephew)

Entered April 10, 2021 from Windsor

Your kind heart, soft words, and never ending love will be missed. I know God has a special place in heaven for you tio with the love ones we lost before you. Your songs will fill the heavens and stay in our hearts until we meet you again.

Joseph Cabral (Godson)

Entered April 10, 2021 from Seekonk, MA 02771

Dear Padrinho Joe,

Your countless visits made to the U.S throughout your life by you and your family to spend time with your Sister’s family provided all of us with a lifetime of loving memories. Thank you for your gift of music, your kindness and your love to all of us who truly adored you. Your love of visiting the ocean while here just to taste the salt water and eat some seafood as well as playing your guitar and singing songs to us are treasured memories. You will be truly missed by all the people whom you have touched during your life in addition to leaving your heart firmly instilled within our entire family.

We will always love you,
Joe & Maria Cabral