Edward R. DaRocha

Edward R. DaRocha, 77, of New Bedford passed away on Monday, March 10, 2026 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. Born in New Bedford, he was the son the late Raymond DaRocha and the late Anne M. (Correia) DaRocha. 

Edward was a communicant of Our Lady of Purgatory Church and a longtime member of the St. Joseph's Society and former member of the choir. He was a caregiver for many years at the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health and also worked at Shaw's in Fairhaven for 16 years. 

Edward is survived by his brother, Raymond DaRocha and his wife Jackie of Bradenton, FL. He is preceded in death by his brothers Robert DaRocha and Raymond DaRocha Jr.

Services for Edward will be announced at a later date.