Lillian T.  Roach

February 27, 1940 – May 31, 2020

Springfield – Lillian T. (Stoico) Roach, 80, died peacefully at home Sunday, May 31, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Lillian was born in Boston, grew up in Medford and has lived in Springfield for the past 51 years.  For over 30 years she worked as a Bus Driver and Monitor for the Springfield Public School System.  She also worked at Holy Cross Church in Springfield for several years as the personal cook for all the priests.  She leaves behind her 3 supportive children John Roach, Paul Roach and Susan Willett (husband David); three adoring grandsons Christopher Roach, Matthew Pendola and Anthony Willett (fiancé Holly); and a great grandson Noah Pendola, several nieces & nephews,  her cousin Marie Hickey that was like a sister,  her dearest friends, Christine Katzer, Betty Cignoli, & Judy McQuade and all those whose life she touched with her kindness will all miss her greatly.  She was predeceased by her siblings Michael, Anthony and Robert Stoico and Josephine White. Lillian will always be remembered by the warmth of her smile & those twinkling blues eyes, the great love that she had for her children, her family, her grandchildren that were the light of her life and all love she held for her true friends. Lillian was the most giving and unselfish person, a wise & kind woman, always willing to help anyone, however you could never call her while she was watching her Boston Bruins! Lillian loved hosting Sunday dinners that were like a feast, entertaining at the holidays were always magical boasting of delicious meals and her famous Italian cookies at Christmas were simply the best. We will hold beautiful memories of Lillian in our hearts and remember the strength & courage she showed us all these last few years. Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral Mass at Holy Cross Church, Plumtree Road on Thursday at 10:00am.  Please be advised all Covid-19 restrictions will be in place and masks must be worn.  The West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home is handling all arrangements. For online condolences please visit curranjones.com.  Memorial contributions may be made to  The Sister of Caritas Cancer Center at  Mercy Hospital.