Augustine G. Rocha
Augustine G. Rocha “Gus”, 75, of Fall River passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Sacred Heart Nursing Home in New Bedford.
Augustine was passionate about educating others and he did so for over 30 years as a teacher at Morton Junior High and Durfee High School in Fall River.
He was the son of the late George and Isabel (Botelho) Rocha and the brother of the late George Rocha of Fall River. He is survived by his son George A. Rocha of Fall River and his daughter Jennifer Cabral, son- in-law Ozzie Cabral and his two grandchildren Madison and Mason of Swansea and as well as his nieces and great nephews.
All services are private at the request of the family.
Guestbook Entries
R.I.P., Gus. May you find peace and comfort in the arms of a loving God.
Rest in peace my favorite archer. Had good times in Room 312. Russ.
R.I.P. OLE FRIEND…
Peace to Gus my childhood friend and to his family.
You are missed. Our thoughts are with you. Rest In Peace. 💐
Mr. Rocha was one of my favorite teachers at Morton Jr. High back in the late 70’s. An inspiration for his humor and light hearted approach to education.
RIP and thanks for inspiring me as a young man and a fellow educator.
Rest In Peace. We’ll miss you my Godfather and friend
I have many good memories from our youths,Gus.RIP.
Thank you for our friendship and all the ways you helped me We shared a love of sports and shared many great times going for long journey rides in your car Dad and you played that joke on me when I was a rookie in High School at Durfee also many talks in Room 382 You put others before yourself also May you rest in the peace of Gods Care I Love You Buddy I am Glad We Got To Visit Just A Few Months Ago and caught up on all times memories as well as current events Rest in peace with my love buddy until we meet again
Wishing you peace as you remember a very special life.