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Doris Bock Obituary
North Plainfield
"Dee Dee" as she was known to family and friends passed away suddenly on Monday, April 4, 2011, at JFK Medical Center surrounded by her loving family and friends. Doris was born in Quakertown, PA and moved to Plainfield, NJ in 1950. She was employed most of her life in the dental field. She worked for Dr. Peter S. Pappas for 25 years. She was an active member of the community and St. Luke's Church. One of Dee Dee's greatest joys was spending a lot of time with family and friends. She especially enjoyed being able to watch her granddaughters grow up and watch them play softball, basketball and cheer. She was a "selfless" person and will be greatly missed especially by her family and friends. She enjoyed walking, gardening and the beach.
Dee Dee was predeceased by her husband Donald E. Bock; her parents John and Emma Etter and her sister Kay. Surviving is her daughter Dorinda Bock of North Plainfield; her sons Donald E. Bock, Jr. and his wife Sherry of North Plainfield and Denis E. Bock of Pohatcong; brothers Guy and his wife Barb of Toms River and Rick and his wife Cindy of Coopersburg, PA; sisters Sandy and her husband Jim of Annandale, NJ and Karen of Quakertown, PA; she is also survived by her beloved grandchildren Kaycee and Kelsey Bock and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 8th at 8:30 am at Higgins Home for Funerals, 752 Mountain Blvd., Watchung followed by a Mass of Resurrection at 9:30 am at St. Luke's RC Church, North Plainfield, interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery, Scotch Plains. Visitation will be on Thursday, from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Memorial donations can be made to: Natalie Romeo, 11 Wickett Ave., Green Brook, NJ 08812-2318, please write in the memo section Natalie Fund. To send condolences go to www.higginsfuneral home.com
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Denise Rothstein
April 6, 2011
Dorinda,
We are shocked and saddened by the loss of your Mom. She was a warm and wonderful person, and we will always remember her as we knew her, smiling in Dr. Pappas's office. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Rich & Jenny Brooks
April 6, 2011
Donny, Sherry And family, I'm very sorry to hear the loss of your mother, she was a very special women. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
April 6, 2011
condolences from the Gomez family. Doris will be missed by many.
April 6, 2011
I have known Mrs. Bock since I started going to Dr. Pappas's office at the age of three. She was one of the reasons I actually loved going to the dentist. I was shocked to hear of her passing. I know that she was a wonderful person who was loved by her family and those who knew her. My thougths and prayers are with you all.
Amy 'Sebring' Remishofski
Steve & Patti Tokarzewski
April 6, 2011
Dorinda, Don, Sherry & family~ our deepest sympathies on your mom's passing. God Bless
Heather Smith
April 6, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Denise Molignano
April 6, 2011
Denis and family,
We were so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your mother. From our conversation Denis, your mother sounded like one special lady. It is our misfortune that we never got to meet her. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Denise and Jim Molignano
Debra Peregrina
April 6, 2011
So Sorry for your loss she will be a lasting memory for me enjoy visiting her with Barbara and gardening and her answering question about certain tips for my garden. Also will remember how she included my children at her home during during christmas holiday with Barbara to meet Santa. She was special person.
April 6, 2011
IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I REMEMBER MRS BOCK FROM WHEN I WAS AT TRISTAS HOUSE ALL THE TIME, ALWAYS OUTSIDE IN THE GARDEN.. YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED...
LOVE ALWAYS
STEPHANIE WALKER & FAMILY
Tammi Nishimura
April 6, 2011
I didn't know Doris, but I know her children, I know what it's like to lose a mom, Dorinda, please accept our deepest sympathies and remember you are in our prayers.
God Bless,
Nishimura Family
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