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Janet Rock Obituary
HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Janet P. Rock, 79, a resident of Hopewell Junction since 1995 and formerly of Yonkers, died on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family.
Born in Yonkers on November 29, 1933, she was the daughter of John and Janet Kernstock Whalen. She had been employed by Sachs Fifth Avenue for 20 years and enjoyed playing Bingo at the Hillside Lake Firehouse.
Janet is survived by her children, Peter Rock and wife Fran of Wappingers Falls, Frank Rock of NC, Kathy Knesnik and husband Richard of Hopewell Junction, Danny Rock and wife Sandy of Yonkers, Debbie Massey and husband Raymond of CA, John Rock of CA and Diane Ferrari and husband Peter of NC; her sisters, Catherine VanNostrand of NC, Marion Bugos of GA and Dorothy Kowalczyk of GA; her grandchildren, Ricky, Brandon, Raymond, Gregory, Danny, Joseph, Timothy, Brian, Peter, Kerriann, Frankie, Michael J. and Sarah; and her great-grandchildren, Aubrianna, Jasmine and Xavier. She was predeceased by her husband, Peter Rock on January 21, 2006; her son, Brian Rock in 2011; and her sister, Evelyn Powerie.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 9:30am at the funeral home with Rev. Taylor Holbrook officiating.
For driving directions and online condolences, please visit Janet's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Karen
January 9, 2013
I can't tell you how sorry I am for your Loss. Nothing I can say will ease your pain. I shared some times with her and Kay ,both good and bad, but all memories. She is at GODs hands now,out of pain and with the love of her life.
May god bless and keep you all in his love and care.
In our thoughts and heart...always...
Diane (Dena) and Peter Ferrari
January 9, 2013
There is an emptiness as if a part of us is missing.
We are sure with time you will show us how to be whole again.
We know you are safe now, and nothing can harm you.
Remember us....for we shall always...remember you...
January 8, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
January 8, 2013
Pete and Fran - thinking of you and your family. So sorry for your loss. We will have dinner soon and toast your mom!
love, Debbie and Mary
Gary Conklin
January 8, 2013
I am So Sorry to here this news and can not personally give my condolences in person I loved janet and will miss her my heart goes out to all of you. love gary i'm still in the hospital please except my apology for not coming.
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