Robert M. Roach HYDE PARK - Robert M. Roach, 70, a longtime Hyde Park resident, died Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie. He started his career as a draftsman for Schatz Federal Bearing in Poughkeepsie and after Schatz was acquired by Acme Caster Co., he continued to work in the same location as plant manager. He dedicated his entire life to his parents, wife, children and God. Mr. Roach was a parishioner of St. Peter's Church, Hyde Park and served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1960. Born in New York City on April 24, 1935, he was the son of the late Robert J. and Margaret Agnes Graham Roach. He was a graduate of the former St. Patrick's High School in Newburgh. On August 17, 1958 he married June L. Wheeler at Holy Trinity Church, Poughkeepsie. Mrs. Roach survives at home. In addition to his wife, he is survived by eight children, Mary P. Taphorn and husband, John, of Kingwood, TX, Kevin M. Roach of Kingston, Kyle R. Roach and wife, Shanna, of Hyde Park, Kathleen M. Read and husband, Darren, of New Paltz, Susan L. Roach at home, Roberta A. Shapiro and husband, Jason, of Swedesboro, NJ, Sarah J. Curtis and husband, Tim, of Poughkeepsie, and Patricia A. Schramm and husband, Steve, of Hyde Park; 12 grandchildren, Jennifer and Robert Taphorn, Amanda, Brian, and Margaret Roach, Taylor and Danielle Read, Matthew and Molly Shapiro, and Ethan. Lucy, and Adam Curtis; one brother, John R. Roach and wife, Fay, of Hyde Park; twin sister, Dr. Penelope M. Roach of New York City; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, March 17th at Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 18th at Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel of St. Peter's Parish, Hudson View Dr., Poughkeepsie. Fr. James Garisto will officiate. Entombment with military honors will be in the mausoleum at St. Peter's Cemetery, Poughkeepsie. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Peter's School, 12 Fr. Cody Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. To send a condolence or for directions, please visit our website, www.sweetsfuneralhome.com