It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of James Joseph John The Baptist LaRoche (AKA Paco), who passed away May 5, 2025, at the age of 70. 

He is survived by his beloved wife Patricia LaRoche; adored daughters Michelle (Ryan) Hutton and Kirstin (Grant Gutierrez) LaRoche; granddaughter Ava Hutton; grandson Beckham Hutton; brother Don (Sandy) LaRoche; sister Diane (Roger) Costello; brother Jeff (Kerry) LaRoche and sister-in-law Jean LaRoche. 

James was preceded in death by his father Ubaldo "Sonny" LaRoche; mother Emily Gawlik; step-father Stanley Gawlik; and brother Dave LaRoche.

Private services entrusted to Castle Hill Funeral Home of Dyer, Indiana.