Pedro Roque Jr (Class of 1959) Obituary

PEDRO R. ROQUE, JR.

October 18, 1939 -May 17, 2016


Pedro R. Roque, Jr., 76 formerly of  Peterboro Street, died Tuesday, May 17, 2016 in the Extended Care Facility where he has been a resident for the past  two years.

Born in Brady, Texas on  October 18, 1939,   he was the son  of  Mr. and  Mrs. Pedro R. Roque, Sr.  Mr. Roque  served  in the United States Navy from 1959-1963 after graduation  in 1959 from  Del Rio High School in  Del Rio, TX. A  resident of the area since 1960, he received  his bachelors degree from Syracuse University and  worked  for the Chrysler company and  New Venture Gear in Syracuse, NY until his retirement.  He attended St. Agatha’s Church.

Surviving are one daughter, Tania McEathron of  North Carolina; five sons, Carlos Y. Roque, Rico Roque and  Hondo Roque, all of Canastota, Maique Roque of  St. Regis Falls and Marcos Roque of  Lakeport; one sister, Mague Szuba of  Fayetteville; one brother, Rolondo Roque; eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and  several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased  by a sister, Maria Dell.

Interment will be made in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.