Moshe Aroche, 72, of Barrington, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2008 following a long illness. He was the beloved wife of Nancy (Hillman) Aroche to whom he had been married for 18 years.

Born in Jerusalem, Israel he was the son of the late Aharon and Simcha (Sason) Aroche. Mr. Aroche received his education in Israel. Prior to his retirement he had been a self employed mechanic specializing in antique car engines as well as boat and diesel engines. Besides his great love for antique cars he was an avid fisherman, enjoyed gardening and especially loved his dogs.

Besides his wife he leaves his sons, Avraham Aroche and his wife Susan of Jerusalem, Israel and Aharon Aroche of Elat, Israel; his brother, Yehuda Aroche of Miami; and his sisters, Yididah Shulov and her husband Yossi of Jerusalem and Penina Levine of Tel Aviv; along with his 3 grandchildren. He was the grandson of the late Rabbi Sason of Jerusalem.

His funeral service was Nov. 26, at Sugarman-Sinai Memorial Chapel. Burial followed at Lincoln Park Cemetery, Warwick. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to: Temple Habonim, 165 New Meadow Road, Barrington, RI 02806 or Chabad House, Maple Avenue, Barrington, RI 02806.