Edward M. Rochat. Born April 27, 1930. Died June 2, 2006. He was a loving husband to his wife Bernadette M. Rochat who died this past January. Beloved father of Edward, Mary, Michael, Bernadette, Kathleen and Patricia. Cherished grandfather of 11. Served in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953 during the Korean War for which he was honored with three Bronze Stars and the Korean Service Medal. Served 20 years at the NYC Transit Authority and was a member of TWU Local 100. Arrangements were handled by Martin A. Gleason Funeral Home in Whitestone. A Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Mel’s R.C. Church. Interment was at Maple Grove Cemetery.