Chuck was born in Rockledge FL to Charles and Beverly LaRoche on March 20, 1951. He attended Cocoa High School where he graduated in 1969. A few years after high school, chuck met his future wife Judy.

Judy and Chuck fell in love and married in 1973 and they quickly started a family. Chuck and Judy were married 49.5 years before her untimely passing in 2022 from Leukemia.

Chuck is survived by his children Charlie LaRoche, and Andrea Smith, her husband Mark, as well as six grandchildren. Brandon, Ruby & Max LaRoche, Kaylee and Cody Smith, and Eli Benton.

He is also survived by his brother Stu and S-I-L Vicky LaRoche, sister Sarah Strunk, and brother Robert LaRoche.

Chuck worked as a block Mason in his early adulthood and then later worked at his father’s business, Brevard Sporting Goods. Chuck eventually moved back to the construction industry working as several roles with Rinker Materials where he retired after 20 years of service with them.

After retirement, Chuck enjoyed vacationing with Judy and went on several cruises, their favoritedestinationwas Alaska. He also enjoyed the Next Stop’s annual golf tournament hosted by his Brother Stu, and watching any and all Florida State Athletics.