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Shepard Waite "Sheppy" Roberge (July 13, 1942 – September 10, 1967) was an American mob associate connected to the Patriarca crime family, a New England–based organized crime syndicate. He was involved in armed robberies and violent criminal activities during the 1960s.

Shepard Roberge was born on July 13, 1942, in Lee, New Hampshire. He attended Oyster River High School but dropped out in 1958 at the age of 16. After high school, he moved to Boston, Massachusetts, where he got involved in the crime scene.

Following his departure from school and subsequent move to Boston, Roberge became involved with the Patriarca crime family. During his time with the organization, he participated in multiple robberies and shootings throughout the New England region, particularly in Massachusetts.

Available accounts describe Roberge as a entry level gang member involved in street-level operations rather than a high-ranking member of the organization.

Roberge died on September 10, 1967, at the age of 25, in South Boston as the result of a street shooting. According to anecdotal reports, his last words were "Stay gold, Ralphie," directed toward fellow associate Ralph "Ralphie Chong" Lamattina, who was present at the scene. He was buried in Lee Hill Cemetery in Lee, New Hampshire.

Due to his role within organized crime and the limited documentation of his activities, Roberge remains a relatively unknown figure. His story persists primarily through oral histories, newspaper articles related to his crimes and death, and local accounts connected to the Patriarca crime family. Category:1942 births Category:1967 deaths Category:American gangsters Category:People from Lee, New Hampshire Category:People murdered in Massachusetts

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