Fr. Donald P. Pock

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Donald Pock Obituary

Fr. Donald P. Pock, at rest suddenly, Tuesday, May 18, 2004. Father Pock was born in Chicago on June 29, 1932 to Frank A. Pock and Agnes Stola Pock and was baptized at St. Mary of Celle Church in Berwyn. He attended St. Mary of Celle Elementary School in Berwyn. Following four years of study at St. Philip High School in Chicago, he entered St. Procopius College, then St. Procopius Seminary, both in Lisle. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 7, 1958 at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet by Bishop Martin D. McNamara. Father Pock's assignments included: associate pastor of St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Joliet (1958), associate pastor at Immaculate Conception Parish in Morris (1961), and associate pastor at St. Joseph Parish in Joliet (1966). A former United States Army Reserves chaplain. He served as chaplain at Lewis University (1967). He was named founding pastor of Divine Savior Parish in Downers Grove (1968). Father was appointed associate pastor at St. Patrick in Joliet (1976), then became pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Manteno (1978). Following that assignment, Father Pock was named pastor of St. Peter Parish in Itasca (1987) where he served until his retirement (2002). Survived by his sister, Marilyn A. Pock; niece, Marina Boliaris; nephews, Mark and Gregg Boliaris, all of California; nephew, Daniel Boliaris of North Carolina and two aunts, Marie Murr and Helen Pock. Father Pock will lie in state on Monday, May 24, 2004 at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, 604 N. Raynor Ave., Joliet from 10 a.m. until the Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Visitation Sunday 2 to 9 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd., Joliet. For information 815-741-5500.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 22, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Pock

13 Entries

Judy Eipers

June 10, 2004

How saddened I was to receive the news of Fr. Don's death. From memories of him baptizing Morgan to officiating at Rocky and Kathy's wedding in Birmingham, our lives felt his presence so often.

May he be resting in the peace of the Lord and, perhaps, sharing a cigar with Gordon.

Liz Nelson

May 31, 2004

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Father Don was one of my oldest and dearest friends from our St. Mary of Celle days. His last letter to me sounded as if he was truly happy to be retired and busy as ever. I will truly miss him and he will stay in my prayers, the same as he always did for me.

Erik Vagenius

May 27, 2004

Dear Marilyn,

I share your loss of our brother Don. We served Mass together at SMC, took a summer typing course at St Phillip's one year, spent time together at GH in the early 90's. I remember also singing at Don's first Mass & attending his ordination. Be assured of my ongoing prayers for you.

With love,

Erik Vagenius

Pat Tabor

May 24, 2004

To the Family of Fr. Don:

My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this very sad time. Fr. Don brought me back to the Catholic Church, and for this I am eternally grateful.

Arlene Malik

May 23, 2004

Marilyn & Family

Please accept our sympathy to you and your family. I have fond memories of Fr. Don. He had such a good sense of humor and we were so proud of him being in the priesthood. He will always be in our hearts and in our prayers. I wish my children had known him. They would have loved him. We have been blessed just knowing him.

God bless you and your family.

Love

Arlene & John

Tony Valentino

May 23, 2004

Thank you to Fr. Don for being someone to look up to. You put great effort into our parish. I am grateful to have work with you on so many projects.

Tom, Sarah & Alexander Gorr

May 23, 2004

We are quite saddened to learn of Fr. Don's passing as he blessed our family with many wonderful memories.

From his "subtle" encouragement to join my father as a lector at St. Peter's to his compassion and real caring for our family as we watched my mother battle cancer he was, indeed, a blessing.

Over the next few years he observed and encouraged the growing bond between Sarah & I (more "subtle" prodding for me to maybe consider, gasp, marriage?!) that resulted in our wonderful 6 year (and counting) bond! In fact it was Sarah who, shortly after our wedding, summed up our debt of gratitude to Fr. Don with one simple comment: "If it weren't for Fr. Pock I never would have considered a church wedding!" Believe me, this is no faint praise!

From our beautiful wedding to our son's baptisim, to the many Sundays that Fr. Don's absolute love for his calling (and everyone around him) shone through we can only say thank you God for letting him be such a big part of our family and lives. Fr. Don, you are missed. Enjoy the eternal rewards you have most certainly earned.

Alex Gorr

May 22, 2004

My eternal gratitude for the important part that Father Pock played in my family's life. The beautiful funeral service for my wife Ramona Jean; the marriage of my son Tom to Sarah; the baptism of their son, and my first grandchild, Alexander Robert.

As well as the dedicated years of service to St. Peter's the Apostle Church, Itasca, Il. God Bless you and may you now rest in peace.

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Shirley Delaney/Pytlak

May 22, 2004

Dear Marilyn & family,

Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Father Don...he will always be in my prayers.

Art Gorr

May 22, 2004

My eternal gratitude for the important part that Father Polk played in my family's life. From the funeral service of my wife; the marriage of my son Tom to Sarah; the baptism of their son, and my first grandchild, Alexander Robert.

Barbara Badalewski

May 22, 2004

Know that as family of Fr. Pock, you are in my thoughts and prayers.I worked with Father in Downers Grove, Illinois in the days of Divine Savior's beginnings.

My prayers are with you all.

With sympathy and prayers.

Richard & Marguerite , Steven & Rick Koprowski

May 22, 2004

Thank you Fr. Don for saving my life on many occasions and the lives of my family, you truly are the good shepherd who laid down his life for his friends. You deserve your place with all saints.

Fr. Don we are very grateful for your presence in our lives. Fr. Don was truly Christ like shepherd to our family and always wonderful friend. We cherish and love you. Fr. Don will be missed.

Richard & Marguerite , Steven & Rick Koprowski

May 22, 2004

Thank you Fr. Don for saving my life on many occasions and the lives of my family, you truly are the good shepherd who laid down his life for his friends. You deserve your place with all saints.

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